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Description

The listing, 1841 General W.H. Harrison Political Token has ended.

23mm brass token with a lot of history

Questions & Comments

The punch hole KILLS the value but its still a neat piece.

Feb 7th, 2012 at 4:39:09 PM PST by

The medal was made with the hole for suspention. Most all early campaign tokens were made this way

Feb 7th, 2012 at 5:39:00 PM PST by

I know this type though, these were not the types where people would just pop a hole in it.

Feb 7th, 2012 at 5:48:40 PM PST by

you dont do much reserch do you

Feb 8th, 2012 at 11:06:24 AM PST by

If it was meant for it the hole wouldnt be in the middle of the lettering.

Feb 7th, 2012 at 5:54:05 PM PST by

do your reserch

Feb 8th, 2012 at 4:37:33 AM PST by

Actually, The Hole was put in when they were made. Most likely 99%of them have the holes.

Feb 8th, 2012 at 11:28:18 AM PST by

thanks

Feb 8th, 2012 at 11:37:46 AM PST by

This was an inaugural token as Harrison was elected in 1840, however, this and a "Go It Tip (for Tippecanoe), Come It Tyler" token were worn with a ribbon inserted in the hole and pinned to pockets or lapels to celebrate the March, 1841 inauguration of the President and Vice President. Please see apic.us for the hobby of collecting political americana.

Feb 8th, 2012 at 12:29:02 PM PST by

Further point of reference that may be helpful: Dewitt's Century of Campaign Buttons lists this as No. WHH 1840-56 (page 53).

Feb 8th, 2012 at 12:44:23 PM PST by

1841 General W.H. Harrison Political Token is in the Collectibles | Coins category