Indian Peace Medals
1865 Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal. Copper, Bronzed. Second Size. Julian IP-41, Prucha-52, Musante GW-771, Baker-173W. MS-63 BN (NGC).
62.7 mm. 1955.3 grains. Dark mahogany bronze is fairly uniform throughout with just a trace of mellowing on the highest points of relief. Very nice eye appeal, though a few small nicks and tiny spots are noted for accuracy. The Johnson medals stand out from others in the series for the small portrait of George Washington incorporated into the reverse design. As such, they are collected by those seeking Peace medals, U.S. Mint medals, and Washington portrait medals.
Ex Stack’s, January 2009, lot 5073; Stack’s, January 2010, lot 4758.
Estimate: $500