(c.1862) Token DeWitt WHH-G (3) Silver Maj. Gen. W.H. Harrison Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This silver campaign token for Major General William Henry Harrison, cataloged as DeWitt WHH-G (3), is a notable piece from an unusual sub-series within the Harrison campaign material. The WHH-G designation indicates this token belongs to a distinct group within the DeWitt catalog separate from the main chronological numbering, and the "(3)" indicates it is the third variety within that group. The silver composition makes this piece significantly more unusual and valuable than the typical brass, copper, or white metal Harrison campaign tokens — silver campaign pieces were expensive to produce and therefore distributed in very limited quantities, typically as presentation pieces for major donors or party leaders rather than for mass distribution. The date designation "c.1862" in its cataloging indicates this may be a later restrike or memorial piece produced during the Civil War era when Harrison's memory was invoked by Union supporters, but the DeWitt WHH-G catalog reference ties it to the original 1840 campaign series. Silver Harrison campaign items are among the most sought-after pieces in American political numismatics due to their combination of historical significance and precious metal content.

Rarity Notes

Silver campaign token. DeWitt WHH-G (3). Silver composition is rare among Harrison campaign items, which were predominantly produced in base metals. Highly prized by specialists in political Americana.

Cross References

PCGS #886440; DeWitt WHH-G (3); William Henry Harrison silver campaign token