When Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1861, the dark clouds of the Civil War were already gathering. After desperate attempts at avoiding conflict had failed and blood had already begun tospill, "Honest Abe" was forced to become the most active leader in American history-assuming the role of Commander-in-Chief during America's bleakest and bloodiest period. Lincoln led the nation withintegrity and determination, ultimately securing victory in the North and bringing an end to slavery. Assassinated just six days after the end of the Civil War, Lincoln is remembered as our greatest President.

Meticulously designed by American Mint - in conjunction with The National Civil War Museum - for the upcoming Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this exquisite coin features Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and is luxuriously layered in 24k gold.