Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: Abraham Lincoln for the president of the US
Object Number:
INV.3782
Date:
1860
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at left: "EYM. F"
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at lower center: "HENNING & EYMANN. N.Y."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Lincoln facing right with legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN." Reverse bears inscription within laurel wreath terminating in American shield: "REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE/FOR/SIXTEENTH/PRESIDENT/OF THE/UNITED STATES."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
