1840 Campaign Dewitt-Whh-1840-2, Cu 43mm Ms

Coin / United States of America / Other / Varied / American Political Medals / 1840 / Unknown

This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history, characterized by its official USD denomination and dated 1840. It appears to be a variant identified as "CAMPAIGN DEWITT-WHH-1840-50, CU 23mm," which suggests its association with a specific campaign or commemorative event related to that year. However, the absence of certain physical properties such as diameter, width, height, weight, and mintage indicates that this may be a theoretical or speculative type rather than an actual mint issue. Though the coin is noted with a mintage of '0', it implies that it was not produced in any quantity, making it potentially a rarity or a proposed design that never materialized into circulation. Consequently, it holds significant intrigue for collectors interested in campaign-related or historical coins. Due to the lack of physical characteristics and actual mintage, this coin may not have a conventional market value but holds historical significance and could be of interest to specialized collectors or historians focused on the political landscape of the 1840s. It serves as a captivating artifact for those who appreciate numismatic art and its documentation of American history.