(1912) Token DeLorey-67 Lead T. Elder-Wilson Said of Bryan

Coin Details

Description

These tokens (DeLorey-67) were issued by Thomas L. Elder during the 1912 presidential election and reference Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. Elder frequently produced tokens commenting on political events, combining his numismatic business with political satire. The 1912 election featured a four-way race between Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Eugene Debs, providing ample material for Elder's politically themed store cards. This lead striking is an uncommon variant, likely produced as a trial piece or die test rather than for commercial circulation. The lead composition suggests this piece was struck as a die trial or pattern. Lead's softness made it ideal for testing die alignment and design quality before striking production runs in copper or brass. Thomas L. Elder (Wilson / Bryan theme) issued 2 known token varieties. Cataloged as DeLorey-67. Authentication of merchant store cards relies on die characteristics, metal analysis, and provenance, as counterfeits of the rarest varieties exist.

Rarity Notes

Lead strikings are uncommon, likely produced as trial pieces or die tests rather than for circulation. Thomas L. Elder (Wilson / Bryan theme) issued 2 known token varieties.

Cross References

DeLorey-67