A Very Nice Array of Presidentional Campaign Tokens.
A collection of Presidential Tokens to include, #1. This token is a political satire mocking President Andrew Jackson’s economic policies during the Hard Times period, 1832–1844. On obverse, “I take the responsibility” phrase refers to Jackson’s controversial decision to place the funds of the Bank of the United States into 25 state banks. With a standing figure of Andrew Jackson in full military regalia, emerging from a money chest with a saber and money bag. #2 JAMES GARFIELD TOKEN/MEDAL "CANAL BOY TO PRESIDENT" 25mm. Medalet. Obv: JAMES A. GARFIELD, enclosing bust of Garfield to left. Rev: Representation of the White House above a scene depicting a boy riding a horse towing a boat in a canal; in exergue, Canal Boy 1845, President 1881. #3 "THE SAGE OF CHAPPAQUA H. GREELEY" 1872 CAMPAIGN TOKEN. DeWitt 1872-10. Brass. Holed for suspension. #4 Stephen Douglas, 1860 with punched hole, reverse National Union. #5 Obv; W.H. Harrison, Born February 9, 1773, worn with hole punch. Rev; “the Peoples Choice 1841 with the Cabin. #6 Obv; Gen. Benjamin Harrison, 1888, with hole punch. Rev; Republican Candidate For President”. #7 Obv; Logan Blain, G.B. SOLEY PHILA. Rev; REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1884. In the center circle it shows a tiny bust of George Washington and around the bust it reads BORN 1830 - IN - (Washington) CO. - PENNA.
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A collection of Presidential Tokens to include, #1. This token is a political satire mocking President Andrew Jackson’s economic policies during the Hard Times period, 1832–1844. On obverse, “I take the responsibility” phrase refers to Jackson’s controversial decision to place the funds of the Bank of the United States into 25 state banks. With a standing figure of Andrew Jackson in full military regalia, emerging from a money chest with a saber and money bag. #2 JAMES GARFIELD TOKEN/MEDAL "CANAL BOY TO PRESIDENT" 25mm. Medalet. Obv: JAMES A. GARFIELD, enclosing bust of Garfield to left. Rev: Representation of the White House above a scene depicting a boy riding a horse towing a boat in a canal; in exergue, Canal Boy 1845, President 1881. #3 "THE SAGE OF CHAPPAQUA H. GREELEY" 1872 CAMPAIGN TOKEN. DeWitt 1872-10. Brass. Holed for suspension. #4 Stephen Douglas, 1860 with punched hole, reverse National Union. #5 Obv; W.H. Harrison, Born February 9, 1773, worn with hole punch. Rev; “the Peoples Choice 1841 with the Cabin. #6 Obv; Gen. Benjamin Harrison, 1888, with hole punch. Rev; Republican Candidate For President”. #7 Obv; Logan Blain, G.B. SOLEY PHILA. Rev; REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1884. In the center circle it shows a tiny bust of George Washington and around the bust it reads BORN 1830 - IN - (Washington) CO. - PENNA.
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