CVC & Collectables presents an original 1840 campaign medal for William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States. Cataloged as DeWitt-WHH 1840-55, this 24 mm brass medal was struck during the famed “Log Cabin and Hard Cider” campaign that swept Harrison into office. Certified NGC AU 58, it offers sharp detail with light, honest wear—an exceptional survivor from a pivotal political era.
Medal Highlights:
- Candidate: William Henry Harrison (Whig Party)
- Date: 1840
- Composition: Brass
- Diameter: 24 mm
- Catalog Reference: DeWitt-WHH 1840-55
- Grade: NGC AU 58
- Strike: Medallic alignment
Obverse:
Bust of William Henry Harrison facing left with legend typically reading:
“MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON” or variant phrasing depending on die.
Reverse:
Often features a log cabin, plow, or cider barrel, symbolizing Harrison’s appeal to the common man during a campaign that emphasized humble origins and frontier values.
Collectibility:
Brass Harrison medals from 1840 are widely collected for their political and numismatic importance. This NGC AU 58 specimen offers strong detail and original surfaces with only minor signs of wear. A key piece for collectors of presidential campaign memorabilia, 19th-century political exonumia, or Whig Party history. Find more alike here!
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