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Abraham Lincoln silver bar

Creator:
Madison Mint
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1972
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/16 in x 2 in x 1/16 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0731
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This commemorative silver bar features a right profile of President Abraham Lincoln in relief with a facsimile signature below on the viewer's left. "One ounce pure silver .999 fine 000669" is inscribed to the viewer's right. The reverse is blank. For more information on the silver ingot, see "Lincoln Lore" number 1613, July 1972, page 3. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum