Medal, Political
- Object Name:
- Medal, Political
- Object ID:
- 2007.012.185
- Description:
- Medallion, John Tyler - Brass. Round coin-shaped body with a smooth rim. "10TH PRESIDENT U.S.A / 1841-1845 / JOHN TYLER" around perimeter of obverse, with portrait of Tyler in center. ""ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENT" / "ANNEXED TEXAS"" around perimeter of reverse. "A SOLDIER / IN WAR OF 1812 / CONGRESSMAN . GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA / UNITED STATES SENATOR / VICE PRESIDENT / BECAME PRESIDENT UPON / DEATH OF HARRISON / A SUPPORTER OF / THE SOUTH" in center of reverse.
- Material:
- Brass
Metal - Dimensions:
- D-0.05 Dia-1 inches
- Provenance:
- Donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Stanley Hamel, Feb 16, 2007.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Stanley A. Hamel
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