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1864 Lincoln Patriotic Token
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3/4 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0880
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 19mm copper political token features a left profile bust of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with the legend "18 Abm. Lincoln 64 President" surrounding the image. The reverse features an open wreath with the word "NO" at the top and the words "compromise with traitors" in the center. The token is cataloged as DeWitt AL-1864-52. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
