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1864 Lincoln and Union Patriotic Token
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 3/4 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0881
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 19mm copper patriotic Civil War token features a right profile bust of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with the date below and 36 five-point stars surrounding the image. The reverse features the legend "Lincoln and Union" centered on a plain field. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
