1840 Token WHH 1840-46 Brass, Pierced Maj. Gen. W.H. Harrison Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This 1840 brass campaign token, cataloged as WHH 1840-46, was issued for Major General William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign, which successfully elevated the old soldier to the presidency using the famous "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" slogan. This piece is pierced, indicating it was worn as a pendant or attached to clothing as a political badge during the campaign. Harrison's 1840 campaign was the first modern presidential campaign, employing mass-produced tokens, ribbons, bandannas, and other merchandise to generate popular enthusiasm. The "Maj. Gen." title references Harrison's military career, particularly the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe against Tecumseh's confederacy. Harrison won the election but died just thirty-one days after his inauguration on April 4, 1841, making him the shortest-serving president in American history.

Rarity Notes

Brass, pierced, WHH 1840-46. Harrison campaign tokens are widely collected. Pierced examples were worn during the campaign.

Cross References

PCGS #739553; WHH 1840-46; W.H. Harrison Campaign Token, Brass, Pierced