Bronze Medal of Garfield, James A., United States, 1881–1881. 1923.154.1

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Obverse: JAMES A. GARFIELD | PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1881 - Bust, l.

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Reverse: PEACE - Colonist showing an Indian (l.) the benefits of civilized life (not visible on this piece)

Physical Description

Measurements
- Diameter (in mm): 99

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date: 1881
Date on Object
- Date: 1881
Material: Bronze
Shape: Oval
Authority
- Maker: United States Mint
Geographic
- Place of Production: United States
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: United States
Obverse
- Portrait: Garfield, James A.
- Artist: Barber, Charles E.
Reverse
- Artist: Morgan, George T.

References

Reference: Belden.59
Reference: Prucha.ch.31
Reference: Julian.IP-44

Administrative History

Identifier: 1923.154.1
Lot: 1923.154
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society
ImageSponsor: Edlow, Kenneth L.
Provenance
- Garrett, John W.

Description

**This piece fused to 1923.154.2 (Jefferson)|Melted in fire in Baltimore|Thickness-8mm|Gift of John W. Garrett

Subjects

Category: Indian Peace Medals

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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