1909 Lincoln Centenary Medal. Copper. 31.5 mm. By Bela Lyon Pratt. Cunningham 11-480, var. Mint State. Original red, white and blue silk ribbon still attached. Housed in an old Meghrig coin holder with gold stamped titles and a paper sticker affixed noting that this was the official Lincoln Centennial medal of the City of New York. Unlisted in this composition in Cunningham, which lists only silver-plated brass and gilt copper pieces.From our (Stacks) Americans Sale of January 2007. Original lot tag included. From the Richard Jewell Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) Americana Sale of January 2007, part of lot 6756. Lot tag included.
