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McKinley

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Front: Incised around engraved profile portrait of William McKinley: “WM MCKINLEY / IT IS GODS WAY. / HIS WILL BE DONE”. Chevron pattern border around central text & image. Low relief image & text.
Back: Incised around engraved image of clasped hands with oak leaves and acorns: “SHOT SEPT. 6TH A.D. 1901. / DIED SEPT. 14TH A.D. 1901. / HIS HANDS WERE CLEAN.” Same chevon border.
Spine: Incised: “PRESIDENT OF U.S.”

Sold at Freeman’s Americana auction, lot #2538. 16 Nov, 2007. $239.

  • Date1901
  • MediumMarble, white
  • Dimensions (inches)5 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 3/4