James Buchanan Doré Coin, 1856

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James Buchanan Doré Coin, 1856
Reverse of James Buchanan Doré Coin
Artifact/Collection Number: 
AC 00061
Location: 
Shelf 3

Bronze coin featuring James Buchanan bust and “No Sectionalism” on obverse and symbol for 31 states on reverse, issued for the 1856 presidential campaign. Donated by Boyd Lee Spahr, class of 1900, in 1960.

Decade: 
1850-1859
Origin: 
Gift of Boyd Lee Spahr, 1960
People: 
Buchanan, James
Subject: 
Commemorative Medal
Political Campaign
Politics
Format: 
Currency/Medallions