Coin, Commemorative
Object number2012.61.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Heeren Brothers and Company
(founded 1867)
Date1908
OriginPittsburg, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumsilver leather felt satin
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionSilver commemorative coin with red leather box. Obverse of coin has a profile image of a male, turned proper left, wearing suit. Embossed on reverse is image of the seal of Pittsburgh at center with surrounding text.Dimensions(a) Width/Length: 1.375 ; Depth: .125(b) Height: 2.5 ; W: 2.375 ; Dp: .75 (fully closed)
Inscriptions(a)
Emossed on obverse: "PHILANDER CHASE KNOX / 1908".
Embossed on reverse: "PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY" and embossed image of the seal of Pittsburgh.
Marks(b)
White satin liner on top half has text printed in gold in center "HEEREN BROS. & CO. / PITTSBURG."
Historical NotesFound in collection. Commemorative coin and box.
Related person
Abraham Lincoln
(1809 - 1865)
Related person
Philander Chase Knox
(1853 - 1921)
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
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