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  Illinois Legislator Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln serving as an Illinois Legislator. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his service and subsequent reelections appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Marriage to Mary Todd Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln's marriage ceremony to Mary Todd Lincoln. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his failed reelection and marriage to Mary appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  First Confederate Congress (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse design depicts a line of Confederate soldiers marching up to the Virginia State Capitol while bystanders cheer them on. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Ford's Theatre Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln seated in a box at Ford's Theatre. On the reverse, a short excerpt from his Address at Independence Hall appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Gettysburg Address Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. On the reverse, a short excerpt from the Gettysburg Address appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Move to Illinois Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln serving as a store clerk. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his move to Illinois appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Nomination for President Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln accepting the Republican nomination for President of the United States. On the reverse, a short excerpt from his letter of acceptance to George Ashmun, President of the 1860 Republican National Convention, appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Debates with Douglas Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln delivering his response in the fifth debate (Galesburg, Illinois) of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. On the reverse, a short excerpt from his response appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Secession of South Carolina (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse design features a man (possibly John McQueen, a Representative from South Carolina in the First Confederate Congress) holding a document in his proper left hand and pointing at it with his proper right. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  A Farewell to Springfield Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln delivering a speech from a train car. On the reverse, a short excerpt from Lincoln's Farewell Address, delivered as he boarded a train at the Great Western Railroad station, appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Dred Scott Decision (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse design features a portrait of Dred Scott, who unsuccessfully sued for his and his family's freedom in the in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857. Beneath the portrait, a man is shown being carried away by two soldiers. A woman appears to be dragged on the ground as she reaches for one of the soldier's arms. A child is pictured on the woman's back. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Presidential Election Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln dictating a message to a telegraph operator. On the reverse, a short excerpt from a letter to Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln's 1860 running mate, appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Black Hawk War Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln serving as a military captain in the Black Hawk War. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his service appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Commander-In-Chief Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln handing a letter to a saluting soldier. On the reverse, a short excerpt from a letter to Major General Joseph Hooker appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Postmaster & Surveyor Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln serving as a land surveyor. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his appointments as a land surveyor and Postmaster for New Salem, Illinois appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Trip to New Orleans Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln steering a flatboat down the Mississippi River. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding the voyage appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Black Hawk War Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln serving as a military captain in the Black Hawk War. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding his service appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Kentucky Birth Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts the Lincoln family in front of their log cabin in Kentucky. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding Lincoln's birth appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  The Lincoln Family Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts the Lincoln family sitting around a table. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding Lincoln's children appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  United States Congressman Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln speaking from a podium in Congress. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding Lincoln's congressional career appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  Lincoln's Election (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse design features a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. His hat rests on a table at his proper left side. Behind him, images of the White House and United States Capitol are pictured. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Sister Sarah Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln and his sister, Sarah Lincoln Grigsby, accomplishing outdoor chores. On the reverse, a short biographical sketch regarding Sarah and the youngest Lincoln child, Thomas, appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse design features a scene from John Brown's Raid. In the image, a man, probably John Brown, is shown kneeling and cradling a lifeless body. Behind him, a cannon, smoke, and a man hitting another man with a gunstock are pictured. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.

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  Second Inaugural Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln delivering his Second Inaugural Address. On the reverse, a short excerpt from the Address appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)

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  A Farewell to Springfield Commemorative Medal (from The Life of Lincoln Medallic Biography Collection)

  Lincoln Mint and Lloyd Ostendorf

  The medal's obverse features a design after Lloyd Ostendorf's original artwork that depicts Lincoln delivering a speech from a train car. On the reverse, a short excerpt from Lincoln's Farewell Address, delivered as he boarded a train at the Great Western Railroad station, appears. A laurel wreath borders the lower half of the medal. The medal is mounted in a leather slipcase album, which is Volume II of a two-volume set. (Volume I is a short work entitled Abraham Lincoln: An Autobiographical Narrative, written and edited by Ralph Geoffrey Newman.)