Description: LEGACY AMERICANA No. 20658 ✮ Martin Van Buren: Classic SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS copper medalet (MVB 1840-6)Medalet promoting Martin Van Buren for president, 1840. Brass. DeWitt MVB 1840-6. Holed for suspension. OBV: Bust of Van Buren to left; inscription around, THE SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS OF THE PEOPLE ARE O.K. REV: Safe surmounted by eagle with scroll in beak inscribed JUSTICE EQUALITY; inscription around, THE INDEPENDENT SUB-TREASURY, THE CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE.Now so commonly used its meaning is universal, the expression "O.K." originally referred to Martin Van Buren, a.k.a. "Old Kinderhook" (he was born in Kinderhook, NY). It may, in fact, owe much of its subsequent coinage to a malapropism of the slogan on this campaign token, when is essentially saying, "Having flirted with another candidate, the citizen of sober judgement votes to sustain the President." Whatever his linguistic legacy, Van Buren lost in a landslide to William Henry Harrison, due in large part to a severe economic recession during his single term in office.Choice example and increasingly hard to come by.SIZE: 29 mmASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-23T00:26:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
President: Martin Van Buren
Type: Medal
Year: 1840
Theme: Politics
Country/Region: United States
