Bronze Medal of Buchanan, James, United States, 1857–1861. 1967.225.343

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.225.343

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Obverse: JAMES BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 1857 - Bust, r.
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Reverse: LABOR - VIRTUE - HONOR - Settler (l.) and an Indian (r.) standing before an American flag

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 256.39
    • Diameter (in mm): 75.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.225.343
  • Lot: 1967.225
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Edlow, Kenneth L.

  • Provenance

    • J. Coolidge Hills Coll.

Description

Not original-bronze|Mule-Fillmore and Pierce rev. die (used as early as spring 1859 on Buchanan according to Julian)|Die crack found on only one other piece in the ANS's collection (later repaired [see 1974.156.14])|Thickness-7mm

Subjects

  • Category: Indian Peace Medals

Rights

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

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