CVC & Collectables presents the 1844 Henry Clay Campaign Medal, cataloged as DeWitt-HC-1844-36. Struck in copper, this historic political piece promoted Clay’s presidential bid against James K. Polk. Certified XF 40 by NGC, the medal shows even wear with strong detail, offering both eye appeal and historical significance.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: Henry Clay Presidential Campaign
- Date: 1844
- Denomination: Medallic Issue (Campaign Medal)
- Catalog Reference: DeWitt-HC-1844-36
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC XF 40
- Obverse Design: Portrait of Henry Clay with inscriptions supporting his candidacy
- Reverse Design: Patriotic and campaign inscriptions symbolizing Whig Party ideals
- Diameter: Approx. 24 mm
- Edge: Plain
Collectibility:
DeWitt-listed campaign medals are foundational in U.S. political exonumia. This NGC XF 40 piece balances historical wear with strong surviving detail, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of presidential memorabilia, political history, and early American medals. Find more alike here!
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