15. Indian Peace Medal of Thomas Jefferson (1801). Engraved by John Reich, this medal was created to be given to Native Americans in the European custom of gifting medals to diplomats as marks of friendship.
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Full Label: 15. Indian Peace Medal of Thomas Jefferson (1801). Engraved by John Reich, this medal was created to be given to Native Americans in the European custom of gifting medals to diplomats as marks of friendship.
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: American
Period: 19th century
Credit: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001
1801
Bronze
74.9 mm
2001.87.23688
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