Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
ca. 1875
1937.1237
Iron, paint
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Luce Center
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Medal
Title
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Medal
Date
1860
Medium
White metal
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
White metal die-struck medal with obverse depicting clothed bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right; legend "ABRAHAM LINCOLN"; reverse depicts image of crossed sticks; inscription "THE PEOPLES/CHOICE/1860/LINCOLN & HAMLIN/FREEDOM/&/PROTECTION". Hole drilled at top center.
Object Number
INV.3779
Marks
Inscription:
Gallery Label
Abraham Lincoln served as president in 1860 and 1864.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
