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Abraham Lincoln Photo Sold for $149k
A signed Abraham Lincoln photo sold at auction for $149,000 after being found in an old desk.
In brief
A signed Abraham Lincoln photo sold at auction for $149,000 after being found in an old desk. A signed Abraham Lincoln photo sold at auction for $149,000 after being discovered in an old desk. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Abraham Lincoln Photo
A signed Abraham Lincoln photo sold at auction for U$ 149,000 after being found in an old desk.
Penny Profile Photo
The photo is known as 'Penny Profile' because it was used to design the one-cent coin featuring Lincoln's face.
Historical Significance
Lincoln donated signed photos to a charity group in 1864 to support Union soldiers' families.
What it means
A signed Abraham Lincoln photo sold at auction for $149,000 after being discovered in an old desk.
