White metal? Fantasy, United States, 1789. 2013.41.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2013.41.1

Obverse: G. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT/ 1789 - Male Native American standing to l. next to male European on r.; facing each other.

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Reverse: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Eagle, spread wings and shield on breast; holding 15 arrows and laurel branch in claws; with 13 stars above framed by 18 circles transmitting rays.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 68.31
Shape: Oval

Typological Description

Object Type: Fantasy
Date: 1789
Date on Object
- Date: 1789
Material: White metal? (uncertain)
Geographic
- Region: United States

Administrative History

Identifier: 2013.41.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Indian Peace Medal

Notes

Weight includes attached blue beads necklace.

Rights

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