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Pacquet, Anthony C., fl. 1865 [Medal of Andrew Johnson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02779.02 Author/Creator: Pacquet, Anthony C., fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 medal : copper Height: 7.5 cm Order a Copy

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Johnson and the words "Andrew Johnson, President of the United States 1865." The verso, designed by Anthony C. Pacquet, features Columbia shaking hands with an Indian Chief in front of a bust of George Washington marked "Peace."

Pacquet, Anthony C., fl. 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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