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Abraham Lincoln token
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- 1909
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0339
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Round copper token features President Abraham Lincoln's profile embossed on the front, encircled by "Centennial of Abraham Lincoln, MCMIX." "Government of the People, By the People, For the People, Shall Not Perish from the Earth" and an eagle with spread wings are embossed on the reverse. A metal ring is pierced through the top. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum