(1860) Token DeWitt-AL-1860-74 Copper Lincoln Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This copper campaign token for Abraham Lincoln from the 1860 election is cataloged as DeWitt AL-1860-74, one of the highest-numbered varieties in the comprehensive Lincoln 1860 series. The very high DeWitt number indicates this was either a late discovery or a limited-production variety, making it potentially among the scarcer Lincoln 1860 types. The extensive Lincoln campaign series in the DeWitt catalog documents over seventy distinct medal and token types from the 1860 election alone — a testament to both the intensity of public engagement and the commercial opportunities that the presidential campaign presented to die-sinkers and metalworkers across the country. Each variety represents a separate die combination, often produced by different manufacturers in different cities, creating a rich tapestry of Lincoln portraiture and campaign messaging. The copper composition of this high-numbered variety indicates a smaller production run than the more commonly encountered brass and white metal types. Lincoln 1860 campaign tokens are among the most actively studied and collected categories in American political numismatics, with specialized references and dedicated collector communities.

Rarity Notes

Copper campaign token from 1860. DeWitt AL-1860-74. Very high catalog number, indicating limited production or later discovery. Among the scarcer Lincoln 1860 varieties.

Cross References

PCGS #968179; DeWitt AL-1860-74; 1860 Presidential Election; Abraham Lincoln