Harrison and Reid: UNC Landing of Columbus jugate medal (BH 1892-1)

Medal promoting Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid, 1892. Aluminum. DeWitt BH 1892-1. OBV: Busts in ovals, inscription above, REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES/1892, below FOR PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT; below, a representation of the White House with inscription THE PRESIDENT'S MANSION on lower rim. REV: Landing of Columbus against background of world globe; inscription LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN AMERICA/ OCTOBER 12TH 1492.

The presidential election of 1892 coincided with the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. This outstanding, large jugate medal for the Republican candidates also serves to commemorate the historic event. Bright UNC specimen.