1840 Token DeWitt WHH-1840-52 White Metal Maj. Gen. W.H. Harrison Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This white metal campaign token for Major General William Henry Harrison, cataloged as DeWitt WHH-1840-52, is another high-numbered variety in the extensive 1840 series. The DeWitt catalog documents over fifty distinct Harrison medal and token types from the 1840 campaign alone, making it the most prolific single-candidate series in antebellum American political numismatics. This white metal token's high catalog number indicates it was produced in limited quantities or discovered after the initial cataloging effort. Harrison's 1840 campaign created a template for American presidential politics that endured for generations: the emphasis on personality over policy, the use of slogans and songs, the mass distribution of campaign merchandise, and the organization of spectacular public events. The white metal composition was ideal for tokens intended for wide distribution, as its low cost and silvery appearance made it attractive to both producers and recipients. Harrison's campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" remains one of the most recognizable in American political history, and the diverse medallic output of the 1840 campaign has made it a cornerstone of political Americana collecting.

Rarity Notes

White metal campaign token from 1840. DeWitt WHH-1840-52. High catalog number within the Harrison series. Scarce variety produced in limited quantities.

Cross References

PCGS #925047; DeWitt WHH-1840-52; 1840 Presidential Election; William Henry Harrison