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USA, large bronze medal, dated 1871, Abraham Lincoln / Emancipation Proclamation, issued by the U.S.

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USA, large bronze medal, dated 1871, Abraham Lincoln / Emancipation Proclamation, issued by the U.S.
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USA, large bronze medal, dated 1871, Abraham Lincoln / Emancipation Proclamation, issued by the U.S. Mint, by William Barber, PCGS SP62. Julian-CM-16; King-232; Cunningham-7-060Bz. 45mm. Obverse: bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right, legend encircling ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT UNITED STATES., BARBER below truncation. Reverse: MARCH 4, 1861. / TO / APRIL 15, 1865. / EMANCIPATION / PROCLAIMED / JAN. 1, 1863. / MEDAL SERIES OF THE / U.S. MINT. / J. POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR. in simple wreath. Edge: plain. A very popular medal struck by the US Mint to honor Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation issued just eight years prior. Dark brown surfaces with hints of burgundy tones, exceptional high-relief bust rendering of Lincoln crafted by William Barber, with a few minor contact marks appropriate for the grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number