JAMES BUCHANAN POLITICAL TOKEN

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Item Code: 34-134

This is a brass political token featuring James Buchanan.  It measures approximately 1” in diameter. The front features a central, raised bust profile of Buchanan. The text running around the perimeter reads, “15TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A. / 1857  1861 / JAMES BUCHANAN”. There are faint traces of gilt remaining around the raised letters. The back of the token reads, “OLD BUCK” and “OLD PUBLIC FUNCTIONARY” around the perimeter with “PRIVATE / IN WAR OF 1812 / CONGRESSMAN / UNITED STATES SENATOR / SECRETARY OF STATE / MINISTER TO ENGLAND / TRIED TO AVERT CIVIL / WAR BUT BELIEVED / IN STATES / RIGHTS” in center.  Normal wear and scratches for age. Some verdigris on back. Interesting political token.  [jet]

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