CVC & Collectables offers a biting piece of Gilded Age political satire with this rare 1900-dated gilt token, known as “Trade Mark Hanna – United Snakes of America.” Cataloged as Schornstein PS-3, this 27mm token caricatures Mark Hanna, the powerful Ohio senator and campaign manager for President William McKinley. Graded NGC AU Details, it remains highly detailed with its provocative message still bold and clear.
Token Highlights:
- Date: 1900
- Subject: Satirical token mocking Mark Hanna
- Composition: Gilt (gilt brass or bronze)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Catalog Reference: Schornstein PS-3
- Grade: NGC AU Details
- Theme: Anti-trust / political corruption satire
Obverse: Mark Hanna centered, “TRADE MARK HANNA” GOLD 1900 ISSUE”
Reverse: Depicts a GOP elephant with an Imperalism Flag, surrounding the mocking inscription:
“THE UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA – Militarism”
“THE UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA – Militarism”
Collectibility:
Highly desirable for collectors of political exonumia, satirical Americana, and anti-trust memorabilia. This NGC AU Details example retains strong surfaces, with much of its original gilt finish and deep historic character. Find more alike here!
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