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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