Presidential Campaign Medallion, "Abraham Lincoln: Republican Candidate," 1860

Summary

The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. This brass token portrays the Republican candidate on the front and the slogan "Liberty Union and Equality" on the back.

The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. This brass token portrays the Republican candidate on the front and the slogan "Liberty Union and Equality" on the back.

Artifact

Medallion (Medal)

Date Made

1860

Place of Creation

United States 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

72.31.397

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Casting (Process)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.125 in

Height: 1.125 in

Inscriptions

On front: ABRAHAM LINCOLN / REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE / 1860 On back: LIBERTY UNION AND EQUALITY

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