Undated (1924) Abraham Lincoln, Beloved Alike By Rich and Poor Medal. Obverse by Eymann, Restrike for Thomas L. Elder. Cunningham 1-790X, King-789, DeLorey-58, DeWitt-AL 1860-7B. Gold. MS-64 (NGC). 40 mm. 14 karat. An important 20th century Lincoln medal, unlisted in gold in Thomas DeLoreys award winning monograph on the medals of Thomas Elder. Scattered die rust is evident on both sides, especially on the obverse over Lincolns shoulder. Spotting is minimal, and the smooth, satiny surfaces present a uniform bright gold appearance. This obverse die was produced for the 1860 election campaign, then restruck by Elder. The HENNING AND EYMANN N.Y. signature in the lower obverse field has been polished out, which DeLorey also points out as a hallmark of an Elder striking. DeLorey places the production of these pieces "around May or June 1924." Elder recorded 10 struck in silver along with pieces in German silver, copper, brass, aluminum, lead, and fiber. We are aware of only two specimens in gold: the present example, ex Ford, and the Eliasberg piece. From our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, August 2013 ANA Auction, lot 21325.
