Medal, Political
Medal, Political
Medal, Political

Medal, Political

Object number2015.22.90
Date1868
MediumMetal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionMetal political token featuring two profile images of Horatio Seymour and Francis Blair, both facing proper right, with text surrounding images. On reverse side is a crown of leaves lining the edge of the token, with a bow at the bottom of the crown, and text within it.DimensionsDiameter: 1.063 in. (2.7 cm)
InscriptionsOn front are two profile images of Seymour and Blair, both facing proper right. On the left side says "Seymour", probably meaning image closest to left is Seymour, and on the right side reads: "& Blair", also probably meaning image on right is Blair. Under their profiles reads: "1868". On reverse side is a crown of laurel lining the edge of the token. In the center of the crown, at the very bottom of the token, is a bow. Within the crown and in the center of the token reads: "GENERAL / AMNESTY, / UNIFORM / CURRENCY, / EQUAL TAXES / & / EQUAL RIGHTS".
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