Description
This is a 1900 WILLIAM J. BRYAN “TELLER SILVER REPUBLICAN” 1 1/4″ CAMPAIGN BUTTON-NR MINT. THE SILVER REPUBLICANS WERE A SPLINTERED POLITICAL PARTY OF MOSTLY REPUBLICANS, AND EXISTED FROM 1899-1905. THEY SUPPORTED THE 16:1 SILVER PLATFORM, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY, WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. TELLER WAS A SENATOR FROM COLORADO, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR UNDER WILLIAM MCKINLEY, AND AN ARDENT BRYAN SUPPORTER. HE SERVED AS ONE OF THE “SILVER REPUBLICAN” UNOFFICIAL PARTY LEADERS. ITEMS FROM THE SILVER REPUBLICANS ARE SCARCE, AND THIS IS THE FIRST EXAMPLE OF THIS INTERESTING BUTTON THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD! Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. This piece is no exception. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. In this rare circumstance, we will contact you first to verify your order.
