(1860) White Metal Token DeWitt AL-1860-38, Lincoln Campaign No More Slave Territory

Coin Details

Description

White metal political campaign token produced in support of Abraham Lincoln's 1860 presidential campaign. The token bears the legend "No More Slave Territory," reflecting the Republican Party's platform opposing the extension of slavery into new territories — the central issue that precipitated the secession crisis and the Civil War. Catalogued by DeWitt as AL-1860-38, this piece belongs to the extensive tradition of American political campaign medalets produced for the 1860 election, which saw Lincoln defeat Stephen A. Douglas (Northern Democrat), John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), and John Bell (Constitutional Union). White metal was the standard material for campaign tokens intended for wide distribution as favors and political advertising. Campaign medals from closely contested elections often attract the strongest collector interest, as the historical significance of pivotal political moments enhances the numismatic appeal of associated material culture. Diameter approximately 31mm.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. DeWitt catalogues Lincoln 1860 campaign tokens as among the most historically significant in American political numismatics, issued during the most consequential presidential election in the nation's history. The "No More Slave Territory" legend is one of the more pointed ideological statements in the 1860 campaign token repertoire. White metal examples with sharp legends are desirable in both political campaign token and Lincoln memorabilia collecting.

Cross References

DeWitt AL-1860-38