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1860 & 1864 Lincoln Campaign Medallions

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1860 & 1864 Lincoln Campaign Medallions
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Very rare set of 1860 and 1864 campaign medallions from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Each medallion features a gem ferrotype portrait of Lincoln on one side and that of his running mate on the verso -- Hannibal Hamlin in 1860 and Andrew Johnson in 1864. All four images are unusually clear with excellent contrast and virtually no rust. A brass holder encircles the portraits, upon which is engraved the election year. The 1860 medallion additionally lists the candidate's name; in 1864 it states ''For President'' and ''For Vice President''. Both medallions have a clasp at the top to run a string through so that one could visually display his support for the Lincoln ticket. Each medallion measures 1'' in diameter and are housed together in the original green velvet lined case. A beautiful set, difficult to find so well preserved.