Ninth President, William H. Harrison, 1840 Presidential Campaign Token
I have for sale an 1840 Presidential campaign token for President William Henry Harrison, of the Whig party, who was our 9th president. In the 1840 Presidential election he defeated incumbent President Martin Van Buren. The token looks to be bronze and was gilded when new, with a large quantity still remaining, 15/16 inch in diameter and in circulated condition, see photos. The obverse shows the civilian bust of Harrison in the center and around the rim it reads MAJ: GENL W.H. HARRISON - BORN FEB. 9, 1773. The reverse shows a cabin in the center, & around the cabin it reads THE PEOPLES CHOICE - IN THE YEAR - 1840. Please see over 950 more collectibles for sale in my EBAY STORE at TE Collectables. (19,642 DRE)
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| President | William Henry Harrison |
| Type | token |
| Year | 1840 |
| Theme | Politics |
| Country/Region | United States |
I have for sale an 1840 Presidential campaign token for President William Henry Harrison, of the Whig party, who was our 9th president. In the 1840 Presidential election he defeated incumbent President Martin Van Buren. The token looks to be bronze and was gilded when new, with a large quantity still remaining, 15/16 inch in diameter and in circulated condition, see photos. The obverse shows the civilian bust of Harrison in the center and around the rim it reads MAJ: GENL W.H. HARRISON – BORN FEB. 9, 1773. The reverse shows a cabin in the center, & around the cabin it reads THE PEOPLES CHOICE – IN THE YEAR – 1840. Please see over 950 more collectibles for sale in my EBAY STORE at TE Collectables. (19,642 DRE)
