Museum Collections
Luce Center
Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
INV.11117
Date:
1839
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at right: "FURST F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of Martin Van Buren facing right with legend: "MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/A.D. 1837." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
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