Engraver
William H. Key
Depicted
Abraham Lincoln
(American, 1809 – 1865)
Medal
ca. 1864
Place madeUnited States
White metal
Overall (diameter): 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.204
DescriptionWhite metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of Lincoln; legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREST. OF THE U.S./ 1864." Reverse shows ship at center over date "1862" inside laurel branches; legend above: "MONITOR."MarkingsObverse at right bottom of bust: "KEY"
ClassificationsMEDALS