1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

For President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois campaign medal

Creator:
unknown
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1860
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0860
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This 38mm silver 1860 campaign medal features a right profile bust of Abraham Lincoln in the center with the words "For President" above following the top edge and the words "Abraham Lincoln of Illinois" following the bottom edge. The reverse features a patriotic eagle holding a banner in its beak with the words "E Pluribus Unum" on it. Thirteen stars representing the original thirteen United States colonies arc around the eagle. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum