Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840 [Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]

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GLC#
GLC02772.02
Type
Objects
Date
1829 circa
Author/Creator
Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840
Title
[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 medal : copper colored gold Height: 7.6 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich. Some scratching on front and back.

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