Whitman Expo
(2023) Abraham Lincoln "1861" Medal MS Silver, Matte Finish Values
Details
Abraham Lincoln was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $79.48
Obverse: The obverse (heads) of the medal features a portrait of Lincoln with the inscription “ABRAHAM LINCOLN” centered along the border.
Reverse: A wreath of oak and laurel within a pearled ring with the inscription “INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MARCH 4, 1861. SECOND TERM MARCH 4, 1865. ASSASSINATED APRIL 14, 1865.” Within the wreath is a spray of pine and cedar, circled by a serpent with its tail in its mouth—the Egyptian symbol of eternity and immortality.
Source: US Mint
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,161
Coinage Type:
Presidential Medal
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Abraham Lincoln "1861"
Variety 2:
Silver, Matte Finish
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
31.1 gr
Weight:
1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.999 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Feedback:
![Red Book Podcast with John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett [Video]](https://images.greysheet.com/l/blogs/20260417/b30b4ba0-dc36-41c3-9c77-c26fa7c27498.png)
