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1864 Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Token

Creator:
unknown
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1864
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0883
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This 19mm patriotic Civil War token features right profile bust of President Abraham Lincoln with the date 1864 below. "Abraham" is on one side of the image with "Lincoln" being on the other side. The reverse features two crossed flags with two drums on the ground below and two mounted guns behind. The date 1864 is below the image. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum