1860 Token DeWitt-AL-1860-73 Brass Lincoln Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This brass campaign token for Abraham Lincoln from the 1860 election is cataloged as DeWitt AL-1860-73, one of the highest-numbered varieties in the Lincoln series. The very high catalog number indicates this was a late-discovered variety or a token produced in limited quantities by a minor die-sinker. Lincoln's 1860 campaign generated more medallic material than any previous American election, and the continued discovery and cataloging of new varieties demonstrates that the full scope of production has never been completely documented. Brass was one of the three principal metals used for campaign tokens — alongside copper and white metal — and its golden color made it a popular choice for tokens intended to be displayed rather than merely carried. The DeWitt AL-1860-73 designation places this among the terminal varieties of the Lincoln 1860 series, indicating it may be one of the scarcer types. Collectors of Lincoln campaign material pursue comprehensive coverage of the DeWitt catalog numbers, and high-numbered varieties like this one command premium interest due to their relative scarcity and the challenge they present to completist collecting goals.

Rarity Notes

Brass campaign token from 1860. DeWitt AL-1860-73. Very high catalog number, indicating limited production. Among the scarcer Lincoln 1860 varieties.

Cross References

PCGS #968178; DeWitt AL-1860-73; 1860 Presidential Election; Abraham Lincoln