Profile of Lincoln looking to the right. Legend on 2 curved lines above and below, handwritten signature of Lincoln under the neck. The engraver`s signature in front of the collar.
Obverse lettering
FEBRUARY 12,1809 · APRIL 15,1865
TP
Abraham Lincoln
SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT
Obverse script
Latin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse description
The Lincoln Memorial in the center, the legend in 5 lines below.
Reverse lettering
IN THIS TEMPLE
AS IN THE HEARTHS OF THE PEOPLE
FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION
THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IS ENSHRINED FOREVER
