Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.205
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 28mm (1 1/8 in.)
Marks:
Obverse at bottom right of bust: "W.H. KEY"
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of Lincoln; legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT OF THE U.S./ 1864". Reverse shows ship at center over date "1862" inside laurel branches; legend above: "MONITOR."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.