Medal, Political
- Object Name:
- Medal, Political
- Object ID:
- 2007.012.089
- Description:
- Medallion, Abraham Lincoln. Brass. Circular coin-shaped body with a smooth rim. "16TH PRESIDENT U.S.A. 1861 - 1865 / ABRAHAM LINCOLN" printed around rim of obverse, with portrait of Lincoln stamped in center. ""HONEST OLD ABE" / "THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR"" printed around edge of reverse. "THE / MOST REVERED / AMERICAN / SERVED AS PRESIDENT / THROUGHOUT / THE GREAT CIVIL WAR / NOTED FOR / HIS IMMORTAL / GETTYSBURG / ADDRESS" printed in center of reverse.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- Dia-0.95 inches
- Provenance:
- Donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Stanley Hamel, Feb 16, 2007.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Stanley A. Hamel
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