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This is not a regular circulation coin — this is a 1924 U.S. presidential campaign token / medal featuring Robert M. La Follette and Burton K. Wheeler. The piece is a 1924 La Follette–Wheeler Genuine Bronze Campaign Token / Pinback Front from the Progressive Party presidential campaign. The jugate (double portrait) design and lettering match known campaign pieces issued for the 1924 election. The candidates were:* Robert M. La Follette for President
* Burton K. Wheeler for Vice President This means it is not just a generic souvenir token — it was originally made as a wearable political campaign pin/button during the 1924 election.Historical contextRobert M. La Follette and Burton K. Wheeler ran under the Progressive Party against:* Calvin Coolidge
* John W. DavisLa Follette’s campaign became one of the most famous third-party presidential runs in U.S. history.
* Bronze/copper alloy with natural green verdigris.
* Approximately 25–30 mm diameter.
* Heavy circulation or environmental wear.
* The strike and lettering is authentic rather than modern reproduction.
* The remaining patina is old and natural.
