Commemorative Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693720
Object Type
Coin, Commemorative
Designer
Justin Kunz
Artist
Phebe Hemphill
(American, 1960)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Manufacturer
United States Mint
(Established 1792)
Date
2009
Medium
metal (silver, copper), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionCommemorative Abraham Lincoln silver dollar in clear plastic case. The obverse bears a raised depiction of a three-quarter profile of President Abraham Lincoln from the neck up. The reverse is engraved text from the Gettysburg Address surrounded by laurels, above a ribbon that contains inscriptions. Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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