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Abraham Lincoln Centennial token
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1909
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0353
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round silver token features Lincoln's profile and "Centennial of Abraham Lincoln, MCMIX" embossed on the front. An eagle with spread wings and "Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" are embossed on the reverse. A small ring is attached at the top. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum