Lincoln Assassination Memorial Medal, 1865
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This memorial medal features a profile bust portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The back depicts a tomb, obelisk and rows of radiating shooting stars with the words "Martyr for Liberty". It was made by Lewis Joy of New York City, in 1865. It provided a tangible memory for the many American citizens who felt a strong bond with the martyred President.
This memorial medal features a profile bust portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The back depicts a tomb, obelisk and rows of radiating shooting stars with the words "Martyr for Liberty". It was made by Lewis Joy of New York City, in 1865. It provided a tangible memory for the many American citizens who felt a strong bond with the martyred President.
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1865
Subject Date
1865
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Engraved in New York, New York by Lewis Joy.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.718
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Casting (Process)
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
On front: ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / ASSASSINATED BY THE PLOTTERS OF TREASON APR. 15 1865. On back: MARTYR FOR LIBERTY / A. LINCOLN / APR.15 1865. / LEWIS JOY, NEW YORK
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