This token appears cleaned. However, according to Sullivan, the gilded brass pieces were heavily coated in an attempt to simulate gold.
Obv: HENRY CLAY ELECTED PRESIDENT A.D. 1844.
Rev: THE MILLBOY OF THE SLASHES / INAUGURATED / MARCH 4TH 1845. DeWitt HC 1844-33.
Henry Clay. The Ashland Farmer. HC 1844-36.
Obv: Henry Clay / The Ashland Farmer / Born April 12, 1777 / 1844.
Rev: Weighed in Balance & Found Wanting / 1840. Holed for suspension as made.
WHH 1840-37. William Henry Harrison. 1841. Brass. 25.6mm. Smaller bust, embroidery embroidery decoration on collar. DeWitt WHH 1840-37.
A sharp and well-struck piece. Small carbon spots on both obverse and reverse do not detract from the lustre and eye appeal of this token.
WHH 1840-51. William Henry Harrison. 1840. Brass. 25mm. Thin-necked military bust left with three straps and no buttons on coat. No stars on epaulet. DeWitt WHH 1840-51.
Holed for suspension.
Rev: Log cabin has door with three planks and cider barrel has hoops at each end.
WHH 1840-54. William Henry Harrison. 1840. Brass. 24mm. Military bust left. Three stars on epaulet. Four straps and two buttons on stippled coat. DeWitt WHH 1840-54.
An amazingly clear and lustrous strike. A better example cannot be found.
WHH 1840-27. William Henry Harrison. (1840). Copper. 28.6mm. Details
Rev: Some slight discoloration is evident.
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