Museum Collections
Luce Center
Memorial token
Object Number:
INV.3643
Date:
1865
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.1 cm )
Description:
White metal memorial token with obverse showing clothed bust of Lincoln facing left with legend: "ABM. LINCOLN, THE MARTYR PRESIDENT." Reverse bears inscription within central roundel: "BORN/FEB. 12. 1809/1ST INAUG./MARCH 4. 1861/2ND INAUG./MARCH 4. 1865/DIED/APR. 15. 1865."
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