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1860 Freedom National, Slavery Sectional campaign medal
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0865
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 26mm bronze 1860 presidential campaign medal features a right profile head and shoulders portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the center. A hole has been punched just above Lincoln's head with his name imprinted on either side following the curve of the edge. The date 1860 is below the bust. The reverse features a horizontal line in the center with the words "Freedom National." above and "Slavery Sectional." below. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
