Summary
Emancipation Proclaimed 1863 Medal, issued by the United States of America, 1871. Issued as part of the Medal Series of the US Mint.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Lincoln facing right; around, 'ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT UNITED STATES'; below in small lettering the artist's name, 'BARBER'.
Reverse Description
The legend, MARCH 4 1861 / TO / APRIL 15, 1865 / EMANCIPATION / PROCLAIMED / JAN. 1, 1863; in exergue, MEDAL SERIES OF THE / US MINT / J. POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR
Edge Description
The edge is plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1871 AD
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Person Depicted
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Dimensions
46 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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