HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Jefferson, Peace & Friendship 3 Inch Bz Medal 1801
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States U.S. Mint 1801 Presidency |
| Design Description: |
Peace & Friendship Medal Jefferson, U.S. Mint Product |
| Item Description: |
Bronze U.S. Mint |
| Full Grade: |
MS 66 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1801 (Date of Presidency), Bz, THOMAS JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., AD 1801, 3 inch PEACE & FRIENDSHIP MEDAL. Treasury, Bureau of the Mint Medal. Obv. President Bust, side view looking left, legend around; Rv. Peace & Friendship, Two hands clasped in token of amity, pipe of peace and tomahawk crossed. In 1801, following a tradition that had begun in Colonial times, the United States began minting large silver Peace Medals used in diplomatic relations with American Indians. These gifts were not only awarded in connection with the signing of treaties but also for 'services rendered.' Mint State, in original Mint Box with Papers.