1856 Buck–Cannon James Buchanan DeWitt-JB 1856-3 Bronzed Copper NGC MS-64 BN

CVC & Collectables presents this iconic 1856 James Buchanan Campaign Token, cataloged as DeWitt-JB 1856-3, struck in bronzed copper and certified NGC MS64 Brown (BN). Known for its imaginative and symbolic design, this medal features a buck leaping over a cannon, a clever visual pun on Buchanan’s name and one of the most memorable motifs of 19th-century political art. Political Token Highlights: Candidate: James Buchanan Year: 1856 (Presidential Election Campaign) Composition: Bronzed Copper Diameter: ~47 mm Grade: NGC MS64 BN — near-gem condition with strong surfaces and original patina Catalog Reference: DeWitt-JB 1856-3 / GW-157 Strike Type: Medallic Obverse: Leaping buck over a cannon surrounded by stars — the famous “Buck–Cannon” pun design Reverse: “Eight Presidents” portrait medallions, including George Washington, taken from the earlier 1840 campaign design Collectibility: This medal holds strong crossover appeal — it is prized not only among political Americana collectors, but also by enthusiasts of George Washington and early presidential medals due to its reverse design. High-grade examples like this NGC MS64 BN are rare and desirable, particularly with intact bronzed surfaces and sharply struck detail. A classic campaign relic and essential type for serious 19th-century political collections. Find more alike here!