1857 Indian Peace Medal, James Buchanan

James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal. 1857. Struck in Bronze. Dies by S. Ellis and J. Willson. Julian IP-36. Belden-50. 76 mm.

James Buchanan "Indian Peace Medal" showing a Native American warrior and federal soldier before a large American flag in a display of peace. The obverse features a profile view of President James Buchanan. The obverse die was engraved by Salathiel Ellis, and the reverse die is by Joseph Willson. This design was also used on Pierce and Fillmore medals.

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