Museum Collections
Luce Center
James Madison Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.132
Date:
Probably 1814 or later
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Gilt bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of James Madison facing left with legend: "JAMES MADISON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. A. D. 1809." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.