Artist/Maker
United States Mint
Engraver
William Barber
Depicted
Abraham Lincoln
(American, 1809 – 1865)
Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative Medal
1871
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
1148
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right with legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT UNITED STATES." Reverse bears inscription within ornate border: "MARCH 4. 1861./TO/APRIL 15. 1865./EMANCIPATION/PROCLAIMED/JAN. 1. 1863."; in exergue: "MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT./J.POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR."MarkingsInscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "BARBER"
ClassificationsMEDALS
