Bronze Medal, U.S. Mint, 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

Axis: 0
Measurements
- Diameter: 99
Shape: Oval

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date: 1881
Date on Object
- Date: 1881
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Artist: Barber, Charles(obv) Morgan, George(rev)
- Maker: INDIAN PEACE MEDALS
- Portrait: James A. Garfield
Geographic
- Mint: U.S. Mint
- Region: United States

References

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

Administrative History

Identifier: 1923.154.1
Department: Medal
Collection: American Numismatic Society
ImageSponsor: Kenneth L. Edlow
Provenance
- John W. Garrett

Subjects

Series: Indian Peace Medals

Notes

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

Rights

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

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