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
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
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.