(1970s)-D Medal Abraham Lincoln 34mm Inaugurated 1861

Coin Details

Auction Record

$11 PCGS Genuine 10-19-2023 eBay

Description

This 34mm Denver Mint presidential medal features Abraham Lincoln with the notation "Inaugurated 1861." Part of the 1970s Denver Mint presidential series, this medal provides a standardized portrait of the sixteenth president alongside the key date of his first inauguration. Lincoln's image on this bicentennial-era medal connects modern collectors to the most revered figure in American history. The Denver Mint produced this series to meet collector demand during a period of heightened interest in American presidential history, and Lincoln medals are among the most popular individual pieces in the series due to his enduring fame. The 34mm diameter provides space for a detailed portrait while the "D" mintmark identifies Denver as the production facility. Lincoln's inauguration on March 4, 1861 took place amid the secession crisis, with seven Southern states already having left the Union. His inaugural address pleaded for reconciliation while firmly declaring that the Union was perpetual — a message that failed to prevent the Civil War that began six weeks later.

Rarity Notes

Denver Mint 34mm presidential medal, 1970s. Abraham Lincoln. The most popular individual piece in the presidential medal series.

Cross References

PCGS #922147; Denver Mint presidential medal series; Abraham Lincoln; inaugurated 1861