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1864 Lincoln and Union Patriotic Token

Creator:
unknown
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1864
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0881
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This 19mm copper patriotic Civil War token features a right profile bust of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with the date below and 36 five-point stars surrounding the image. The reverse features the legend "Lincoln and Union" centered on a plain field. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum