Indian Peace Medals
1825 John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal. Copper, Bronzed. Second Size. Second Reverse. Julian IP-12, Prucha-42. MS-64 BN (NGC).
62.4 mm. 1905.9 grains. Deep mahogany bronze with flecks of lighter orange throughout as often seen. A bit of mellowing of the original dark patina is noted on the President’s shoulder and on the highest areas of relief in the clasped hands. A gentle satin finish on both sides is consistent, though the fields do have a very slightly different sheen than the reliefs. A couple of trivial marks are noted and a tiny spot is seen on the rim. Struck from the second reverse deemed necessary as of 1846, and prepared in time to strike the silver Zachary Taylor medals in 1849. A couple of faint lint marks are noted on the obverse, while a couple of tiny spalling lumps are seen on the reverse, one just right of the P of FRIENDSHIP and another over the upper right corner of the sleeve cuff. Beautifully made with a nice wire rim and excellent eye appeal.
Ex Presidential Coin and Antique’s 22nd Token and Medal Mini-Fixed Price List, February 2012, lot 2.
Estimate: $500