Museum Collections
Luce Center
James Monroe Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1134
Date:
After 1817
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at left: "FURST. F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of James Monroe facing right with legend: "JAMES MONROE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.D. 1817." Reverse depicts clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk with legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.