British Indian Peace Medals

Pleasing George III Peace Medal

The Large Size

Undated (ca. 1776-1814) George III Indian Peace Medal. Large Size. Adams 7.3 (Obverse 3, Reverse B). Struck Solid Silver. About Extremely Fine.

76.6 mm. 1472.7 grains. Pleasing and glossy deep gray patina is nearly uniform across the surfaces, while traces of lighter silver-gray emerge on the high points. A few rim bumps and faint scratches are noted, but the overall quality is quite nice considering that the loop of the hanger is lost and such a medal could well have been exposed to the elements for a century or more before being discovered. Such does not appear to be the case here, however, as the surfaces are fairly smooth. Close inspection reveals just a couple of small streaks of minimal porosity. Though the suspension loop is lost, the original pin to which it connected remains secure in the piercing. According to our consignor, this piece was recently sold to a local New England dealer and as far as we know, this is its first public offering. A lovely piece of early North American history, that served an important purpose in the remarkable period spanning the American Revolution and War of 1812.

Estimate: 20000