Artist/Maker
S.D. Childs & Co.
Depicted
Abraham Lincoln
(American, 1809 – 1865)
Medal: the Presidnet of the US 1861,relief of Lincoln
1861 or later
Place madeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Pewter
Overall (diameter): 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)
INV.3781
DescriptionPewter struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Abraham Lincoln facing left with surrounding legend: "THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. 1861./COPYRIGHT SECURED." Reverse shows male figure with hammer splitting tree trunk; legend: "THE RAIL SPLITTER OF 1830."MarkingsInscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "CHILDS, CHICAGO"
ClassificationsMEDALS
