Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal

Abraham Lincoln, often referred to as “The Great Emancipator,” was the 16th President of the United States and guided the nation through one of its most challenging periods, the Civil War. In 1863, he signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that all enslaved people in any state “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free”,  a pivotal moment in American history. Renowned for his eloquence, Lincoln delivered some of the country’s most celebrated speeches, including the iconic Gettysburg Address. Tragically, just one week after the Civil War ended, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died a few hours later, prompting Secretary of War Edwin Stanton to remark, “Now he belongs to the ages,” acknowledging Lincoln’s enduring legacy.

This exquisite Presidential Silver Medal, crafted by the United States Mint in 99.9% fine silver, honors Abraham Lincoln’s remarkable presidency.