Medalet celebrating President Andrew Jackson, 1834. Brass. DeWitt CE 1834-27. Low 4. HT-6. OBV: Togated bust of Jackson to right; inscription around, ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.. REV: Inscription, ELECTED A.D. 1829. REELECTED A.D. 1832., enclosing, WE/ COMMEMOAT (sic)/ THE GLORIOUS/ VICTORIES OF/ OUR HERO IN/ WAR & IN PEACE.
Issued by supporters of the president in reaction to the widely circulated anti-Jackson Hard Times tokens produced by the Whig opposition. Choice specimen.
