Jefferson Indian Peace medal
Datec.1801-09
MediumSilver, paste
Dimensions104.5 mm across, 7 mm thick at rim
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number2003-102
DescriptionObverse - Bust of Jefferson to left, in high-collared coat with double-breasted waistcoat. Hair queued & bound with ribbon.Reverse - Two hands clasping in center - from the left, that of an American soldier with a buttoned & laced cuff and from the right, that of a native American wearing a metal bracelet embellished with and eagle on a cloud. Above, a peace pipe crossed with a tomahawk.
Label TextJefferson Indian Peace Medals were produced following the Louisiana Purchase. They were carried on expeditions to be given as a sign of friendship between America and various Native Americans.
InscribedObverse - TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. A.D. 1801
Reverse - PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP
January 28, 1778
1826-1828
Possibly 1923
1830-1835
ca. 1850