Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: Abraham Lincoln Republican Candidate 1860
Object Number:
INV.3752
Date:
1860
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/16 in. ( 2.7 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "MERRIAM"
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Lincoln facing right with legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN/BORN FEB. 12. 1809." Reverse bears inscription flanked by laurel branches: "NO/MORE/SLAVE/TERRITORY"; legend: "REBUPLICAN CANDIDATE/1860." Hole punched at top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
