(1860) Medal Cunningham 1-570S Silver Lincoln-No More Slave Territory

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal cataloged as Cunningham 1-570S bears the antislavery motto "No More Slave Territory" alongside a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Produced circa 1860 during the presidential campaign or early presidency, this medal reflects the central political issue that propelled Lincoln to the White House — the question of whether slavery would be permitted to expand into new western territories. The Cunningham 1-570S designation places it among the earliest Lincoln medals in Robert Cunningham's comprehensive catalog, predating emancipation and assassination themes. The "S" suffix indicates the silver composition, distinguishing it from bronze or copper strikings of the same die pairing. The "No More Slave Territory" inscription directly references the Republican Party platform's opposition to the extension of slavery, the defining issue of the 1860 election. Lincoln medals from the campaign period are foundational pieces within the Cunningham catalog and document the beginning of the extraordinary medallic tribute to the sixteenth president that would continue for over a century.

Rarity Notes

Silver Lincoln political medal from 1860. Campaign-era Lincoln medals in silver are scarcer than base-metal counterparts. The antislavery theme adds historical significance.

Cross References

PCGS #673922; Cunningham 1-570S