1860 Abe Lincoln campaign medal

[Merf]

I found this about a week ago and thought it was junk.
It was covered with a thick green coat of corrosion and unreadable. After 2 hours in the tumbler with a little vinegar and water I could see Abraham Lincoln and the year 1860.
Thanks to BCH for the ID and link and thanks to Johnnyi for the idea to copy and print pics for the center. Thanks for looking and best luck to all. Merf



http://www.bowersandmerena.com/auctions/lot_detail.aspx?auctionno=13210&SessionNo=1&LotNo=34

 

[BuckleBoy]

Second banner vote sent!!!

IMHO this should have already made it!

I second that motion

I think these are a little more common finds than some might realize. Their value in dug condition would likely be $50-$100 or so. They are FANTASTIC pieces of history--similar to finding a nice Civil War button--but I do not think they are banner finds. Diggergirl found one last year, and my mentor in Virginia found one a few years ago. Of course, I am frequently surprised with what ends up on the banner. And, I am firmly of the belief that we need a good token up there at some point.

I would LOVE to find one--and it would occupy a central place in my finds display if I could manage to get my coil over one.


Best Wishes,



Buckles

 

[rjw4law]

Most definitely a banner find....I want it....sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure how to send in a banner nomination...??

 

[rvrpilot]

EVEN THOUGH I FEEL THIS IS A GREAT FIND,I WOULD NOT CONSIDER IT BANNER,I MYSELF RECOVERED ONE RECENTLY IN JERSEY CO. IL. AND 2 WEEKS LATER FOUND HIS OPPONENTS (DOUGLES) TOKEN. I'M CURRENTLY AT WORK ON A TOWBOAT ,BUT WHEN I GET HOME I'LL POST BOTH OF THEM. I'M NOT TRYING TO DOWN PLAY THIS BY ANY MEANS! AS I STATED BEFORE THIS IS A GREAT FIND AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POST MERF. HAPPY HUNTING

















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[Gabbit]

Great find -- looks like a campaign ferrotype - http://fineestateliquidation.com/ -- try the link it may be worth more than you think!

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Nice find Merf. Amazing that the pics in the middle survived the tumbler.

 

[unclevinn]

that is a great find, ive been dirt fishing for 29 years found a lot of stuff but never found a campaign button , good luck and keep your coil on the ground

 

[civilman1]

Beautiful Merf.....Congrat's

 

[Marty-Graw]

most excellent find...here is one that sold at auction

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=48623

 

[Merf]

Thanks to all for the responses and kind words.

 

[Mike from MI]

Awesome piece of history! Congrats!

 

[Aquila]

Very cool and old relic. I also know very little of US relics, but congrats!

 

[Lookn4Seated]

Holy cow! I don't know how I could've missed this one.

Congrats bud on a mighty fine find!

Way to go!

 

[Merf]

Thanks Mike

Thanks Aquila

Thanks Jon

 

[Nana40]

MERF!!! Love that find!! That is soooo awesome!

Nana

 

[silverfreak]

SWEEEEEET

 

[Merf]

Thanks Nana

Thanks Silver

 

[DigginThePast]

What a cool find and a great presentation of it.

 

[Skrimpy]

wow! too bad you had to tumble that thing to id it. If you could have done it without tearing off some layers it would probably be worth a few hundred dollars. Got my vote for banner.

 

[rjw4law]

Its amazing how many of the Abe Buttons that are surfacing over the past couple of years....anyone know how many were made?