1934 Century of Progress Commemorative Coin

1934 Century of Progress Commemorative Coin

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Description

The obverse of this commemorative coin features Abraham Lincoln’s profile. The reverse of this commemorative coin features text: "A CENTURY OF PROGRESS / WORLD’S FAIR CHICAGO." This commemorative coin was sold by Chuck Hand, Paris, Illinois, part of Lot 8

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 1934

Measurement

1 3/8 inches dia.

Materials and Techniques Display

wood (plant material); mass production

State

coins & medals

Subjects

Medals, badges, decorations, etc.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Influence

Work Type

commemorative medal

Class

Coins & Medals

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

ID

6233

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

1934 Century of Progress Commemorative Coin

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