Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #401
Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin 1860 Presidential Campaign Ferrotype Token

This lot has closed

Sold For $656

*Includes Buyers Premium

Estimate: $1000+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

Extremely desirable ferrotype token from the 1860 presidential campaign, 1″ in diameter, featuring a portrait of the beardless Abraham Lincoln on one side (based on Mathew Brady’s iconic Cooper Union photograph), with his vice presidential running mate Hannibal Hamlin on the other. Their portraits are encircled with raised text, "Abraham Lincoln, 1860" and "Hannibal Hamlin, 1860." In fine condition, with minor crazing to the portraits.

Auction Info