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Abraham Lincoln Born Feb. 12, 1809 campaign medal
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 3/16 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0864
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 31mm copper 1860 presidential campaign medal features a right profile bust of a beardless Abraham Lincoln, Republican Party candidate. His name is above with "Born Feb. 12, 1809" below the image. The reverse features a laurel wreath in the center surrounding the words "No More Slave Territory." "Republican Candidate" is above the wreath and the date 1860 is below. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
