White Metal Medal of Lincoln, Abraham, United States, 1809–1865. 1909.45.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1909.45.1

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Obverse: ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1809 1863 | J.F. Roine copyright MACo - bust to left
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Reverse: LIBERATOR / EMANCIPATION / PROCLAMATION / SIGNED / JANUARY FIRST 1863 / [Lincoln's signature] - inscription

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 173.929
    • Diameter (in mm): 62
  • Countermark: CANCELLED FEB. 12 1909 (vertically both sides, stamped into dies)

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1909.45.1
  • Lot: 1909.45
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Medallic Art Co.

Description

This medal was struck with cancelled dies. ANS has these cancelled dies, 1909.45.2-3; cancelled die FEB.12.1909

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States