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Abraham Lincoln Silver
When it comes to making a commemorative silver dollar, no country does it more often or does it better than the United States of America. Almost every major event, occasion or important individual has had a commemorative silver dollar designed and minted in its honor. This is what makes the U.S. such a wonderful place to live and also what keeps coin collectors, amateur and professional, happy and constantly shopping for their favorite new or old commemorative silver dollar.
Commemorative dollars have been around since the days of the Romans. They have a genuine appeal to them not only because of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into their design but also because of their historical significance. Some of the more popular commemorative silver dollars include the Statue of Liberty, Olympic, USO, Eisenhower, Constitution, West Point and more.
Popular Past Commemorative Silver Dollars
• Olympic Commemorative 2-pc set – This set is the first U.S. Olympic coin set ever and consists of .900 fine Silver Dollars for the 1983-S and the 1984-S Olympics in Los Angeles.
• 1987 Constitution Commemorative Silver Dollar is a 90% silver coin that was minted in San Francisco and pays tribute to the Constitution with the words THE US CONSTITUTION 200 ANNIVERSARY on the top of the coin and 1787 LIBERTY 1987 on the bottom.
• 1991 Mount Rushmore silver dollar portrays an inscription of Mount Rushmore on the front of the coin with LIBERTY on the top and a laurel wreath on the bottom and the words GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY right below the drawing of Mount Rushmore to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
• West Point Bicentennial commemorative silver dollar has a picture of the famous West Point on the front of the coin and 1802 LIBERTY 2002 right above the picture.
• 1979 Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollars are coins made with .750 copper and .250 nickel and minted in Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco. They are the first small size Dollar coin as well as the first with an identifiable woman.
• Eisenhower Silver Dollar Set is an 11-pc set of Eisenhower Dollars that also includes Bicentennial coins. These were the last large size dollars that were to be minted and were completed 1971 to 1978.
Although this appears to be only a short list of commemorative dollars, you\’ll find there are many more to choose from and they\’re in a wide variety of styles and prices ranges.
Newest and Latest Commemorative
The year 2009 brings the coin collectors and the public in general a very special commemorative silver dollar in the Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin is to celebrate 2000 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Although mintage will only be at 500,000 coins, they will also be used to raise money for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The Lincoln coin is 90% silver with a portrait of Old Abe designed by Justin Kunz. The reverse of the coin has a laurel wreath along with the last 43 words of Lincoln\’s famous Gettysburg Address along with Lincoln\’s signature. In terms of investment purposes, this dollar looks to have the makings of being a great addition to any portfolio.
About the Author:
Rachel Barr
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What is a Commemorative Silver Dollar
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN U.S. PRESIDENT .999 SILVER COIN $19.95 |
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1984 ABRAHAM LINCOLN 24KT GOLD & SILVER EAGLE MEDAL $4.95 |
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2388 Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3D Charm Silver Pendant $9.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN – FORMATIVE YEARS – 1 oz Silver Round $19.07 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN – PROFESSIONAL LIFE – 1 oz Silver Round $19.07 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln $1 Silver Dollar Coin MS69 NGC $54.95 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln MS69 Silver Dollar PCGS $65.00 |
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2009-P ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR UNC. $26.00 |
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2009 Proof Silver Abraham Lincoln Dollar BOX w/ Cert $0.99 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln MS70 Silver Dollar PCGS $148.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Proof Dollar $64.95 |
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President Abraham Lincoln Double Eagle Gold/Silver $9.99 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln BU Silver Dollar Commemorative $61.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar $43.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative UNC Silver Dollar $34.33 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Unc Silver Dollar-Phila $1 Coin $76.46 |
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DANBURY MINT ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL SILVER BAR $377.00 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN GOLD PLATED SILVER ART BAR T7913 $47.78 |
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1984 Abraham Lincoln Double Eagle Commemorative Silver $1.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR PROOF $49.99 |
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2009-P ABRAHAM LINCOLN PCGS MS70 $1 SILVER $99.99 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar $60.00 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN USPS POST STAMP COMMEM 999 SILVER RARE $34.95 |
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UNUSUAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1861 Sterling Silver Spoon $49.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar UNC $36.00 |
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One Ounce .999 Fine Silver Bar Abraham Lincoln Cameo $19.99 |
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2388 Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3D Charm Silver Pendant $14.98 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN .999 SILVER ART BAR “WASHINGTON MINT” $21.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar UNC $7.00 |
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1923 $5 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER CERTIFICATE NOTE AU $2,099.00 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR LN7 $79.95 |
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3 Pins Sterling Silver Abraham Lincoln HS Philadelphia $9.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR $46.87 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN USPS POST STAMP COMMEM 999 SILVER RARE $34.95 |
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CARVED ABRAHAM LINCOLN DOG TAG STERLING SILVER PENDANT $29.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR PROOF $11.11 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof 90% Silver $80.00 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR $30.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln BU SILVER Dollar w/Box & COA $62.00 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Comm SILVER Dollar Coin NGC MS70 $45.44 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Comm SILVER Dollar Coin w/ COA $1.04 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Comm SILVER Dollar Coin w/ Box $17.49 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof SILVER Dollar w/Box & COA $72.00 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar*NGC*70s**PF*&*MS** $285.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Unc Silver Dollar-Phila $1 Coin $50.00 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16th PRESIDENT .98oz SILVER FRANKLIN FM $38.00 |
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C064 US MINT ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN $74.95 |
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2388 Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3D Charm Silver Pendant $14.98 |
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2009-P Abraham Lincoln Silver Commemorative PCGS MS69 $60.00 |
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2388 Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3D Charm Silver Pendant $9.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN – BIRTH & CHILDHOOD – 1 oz Silver Round $9.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN – PRESIDENCY in DC – 1 oz Silver Round $9.99 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC MS70 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $0.01 |
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GUINEA EQT 1970 75 PESETAS SILVER PROOF ABRAHAM LINCOLN $49.99 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC PF69 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $0.11 |
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Abraham Lincoln Medal — Silver Plated $7.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT COMMEM 999 SILVER COIN RARE $29.95 |
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.999 FINE SILVER ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT MEDAL NO RE $5.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR LN7 $69.95 |
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Silver Spoon Abraham Lincoln Souvenir Gettysburg Speech $9.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Unc. Silver Dollar $71.00 |
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2009 US Coins Abraham Lincoln Silver PROOF BOX COA $64.95 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC MS70 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $0.01 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC PF69 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $0.06 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN .999 SILVER ART BAR RARITY $30 + $34.95 |
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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar LN7 $69.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Uncirculated Silver Dollar $76.00 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Silver S $1 Us Mint Proof (Ln7) $63.00 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE PROOF SILVER DOLLAR (LN7) $72.97 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER PROOF DOLLAR- $89.95 |
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0.925 Silver Pendent with President Abraham Lincoln $13.99 |
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2009 Proof Silver Abraham Lincoln Dollar BOX w/ Cert $4.99 |
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Vintage Abraham Lincoln Sterling Silver Ring ~ Size 8.5 $39.99 |
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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar (LN7) $79.90 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER UNCIRCULATED DOLLAR COIN $69.99 |
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2009 US Mint Abraham Lincoln Proof Silver Dollar Coin $84.99 |
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USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN 72 Decal US NAVY Military USN $4.99 |
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USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN 72 Decal US NAVY Military USN $6.99 |
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USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN 72 Decal US NAVY Military USN $8.99 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver $ LN7 $68.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof $67.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin $69.99 |
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International Silver PRESIDENT SPOON Abraham Lincoln $29.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Vinyl Decal Car Truck Boat Sticker M112 $3.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Vinyl Decal Car Truck Boat Sticker M112 $7.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Vinyl Decal Car Truck Boat Sticker M112 $9.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Vinyl Decal Car Truck Boat Sticker M112 $13.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.6 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.7 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.8 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.9 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.10 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.11 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.12 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.13 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.14 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.15 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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“Abraham Lincoln”Men Biker Ring S.16 In Silver Free S/P $49.99 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC PF69 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $69.99 |
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Abraham Lincoln by George Henry Story. Size 13.70 inches width by 15.97 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Abraham Lincoln by George Henry Story.Total Size : 17.75 inches width by 20.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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Abraham Lincoln by George peter alexander Healy. Size 10.91 inches width by 15.97 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Abraham Lincoln by George peter alexander Healy.Total Size : 15.00 inches width by 20.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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Abraham Lincoln by Unknown. Size 18.80 inches width by 21.75 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Abraham Lincoln by Unknown.Total Size : 23.00 inches width by 26.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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The Civil War $28.99 … |
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LINCOLN’SFAVORITE MUSIC $11.60 … |
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Abraham Lincoln Fine Jersey T-Shirt Original screen printed design from Solid Gold Bomb (UK). Printed on the American Apparel 2001 Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton (Heather Grey contains 10% Polyester), this lightweight fine jersey is exceptionally smooth and tight-knit, making it just as opaque as a much heavier fabric but smooth on the skin. Made in Los Angeles, California & Printed right… |
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Emancipation Procalmation – Men’s Silk Necktie in Silver $45.00 Designed for the New York Historical Society from Abraham Lincoln’s handwritten original. Hand-finished in the USA. Also available in Gold…. |
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Abraham Lincoln Ladies Fine Jersey T-Shirt It’s (Ladies) T-Shirt Time Once Again! We’re expanding our ever so popular girlie tee lineup with new licensed and original designs from Solid Gold Bomb (SGB). From Vintage Rock and Punk to Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, Transformers, and so much more. These crafty designs are printed on the American Apparel 2102 Womens Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton (Heath… |
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2009 Proof Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar $75.48 Here is a 2009 Proof Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar. On the obverse it features a portrait of Lincoln, and on the back it features the last 43 words of the Gettysburg address. This commemorative will include all the original US Mint packaging…. |
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Abraham Lincoln and Presidents’ Day (Let’s Celebrate Series) $8.00 Discusses the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln and why he deserves to be recognized on Presidents’ Day…. |