Token - Benjamin Harrison (23rd President) ND front Token - Benjamin Harrison (23rd President) ND back
Token - Benjamin Harrison (23rd President) ND photo
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Token - Benjamin Harrison (23rd President) ND

 
- 5.3 g 25.5 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Weight
5.3 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#190012
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

His nickname and all his accomplishments in his political career

Script: Latin

Lettering:
'BACKBONE BEN'
FROM COLONEL TO BRIGADIER GENERAL IN CIVIL WAR
UNITED STATES SENATOR
EXPONENT OF HIGH PROTECTIVE TARIFF
DURING HIS OFFICE SIX TERRITORIES BECAME STATES
"SON OF HIS GRANDFATHER"

Edge

Plain

Comment

This commemorative token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today