1888 Brass Reform Cleveland & Thurman DEWITT-GC-1888-5 NGC MS 64 PL

CVC & Collectables presents this 1888 political campaign token, cataloged as DeWitt-GC-1888-5, commemorates President Grover Cleveland and running mate Allen G. Thurman. Struck in brass with strong Prooflike surfaces, this example is graded MS 64 PL by NGC.

Token Highlights:

• Date: 1888
• Composition: Brass
• Diameter: 25 mm
• Obverse: Portraits of Grover Cleveland and A.G. Thurman in interlinked medallions
• Reverse: “REFORM” in bold letters, surrounded by the inscription: A PUBLIC OFFICE IS A PUBLIC TRUST
• Grade: NGC MS 64 PL (Prooflike)

Historical Significance:
This token exemplifies late 19th-century political artistry and messaging, promoting the reformist platform of the Democratic ticket. The slogan on the reverse emphasized honesty and integrity in public service—a key theme of Cleveland’s campaign.

Collectibility:
Scarce in high grade and highly sought by political token collectors, this Reform piece stands out for its design, strike, and state of preservation. Brass tokens with strong prooflike fields from this era are particularly elusive in Mint State. Find more alike here!