Medal - History of the United States Lincoln-Douglas Debates
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-83 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATRS JF AUG. 21 - OCT. 15, 1858 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1858 AUG. - 5 - First transatlantic telegraph cable completed but fails; AUG. 21-OCT. 15-Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas debate the slavery issue during their senatorial campaign in Illinois; SEP. 15 - Overland mail service begins; FALL - Gold is discovered near Pike`s Peak. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 7112915770 |
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