william h harrison Token for presidential candiadte

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got a really good tone 10 in down, and found this, ( Original William Harrison Token "The People's Choice - The Hero of Tippecanoe. Token for presidential candiadte , 1840. Brass. Catalog number WHH 1840-25. Holed at top for string or threat for hanging around neck. The front shows a bust of Harrison and the words Maj Gen William Henry Harrsion born February 9, 1773. The reverse, has a graphic of a log cabin with flag and the words The People's Choice, the Hero of Tippecanoe ) fisrt pics is what it looks new sec is what i found after 171 years in dirt
 

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Re: william h harrison

Sweet find. Nothing like holding history in ones hands!
 

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s.c.shooter said:
Sweet find. Nothing like holding history in ones hands!
it is a rare make of the white metal type yes sir that is true
 

Re: william h harrison

Good find.
Looks like someone either tried to make it a button or in to a whizzer.

Palmetto
 

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Palmetto said:
Good find.
Looks like someone either tried to make it a button or in to a whizzer.

Palmetto
gonna say button it had bit of thread though it
 

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