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- Lincoln Assassination Memorial Medal, 1865 - 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.
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Lincoln Assassination Memorial Medal, 1865
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.