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Inaugurated President U.S. March 4, 1861-1865
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 1 1/2 in diameter
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0868
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This 38mm copper medal features a head and shoulders relief of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with his name inscribed on each side. A border has the inscription "Inaugurated President U. S., March 4, 1861-1865" surrounding the central image on the obverse. The reverse features the State of Maine coat of arms in relief surrounded by a border of five-point stars and a reeded rim. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum