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Lot Number: 179
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Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal Popular Largest Size “100 Greatest American Tokens & Medals” Listed as No. 57

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"1862" Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronze, First & Largest Size, Julian IP-38, Prucha-51, Cunningham 22-020Bz, King-520, Second Reverse, Engraved by Salathiel Ellis (Obv.) and Joseph Willison (Rev. unsigned), Choice About Uncirculated.

76 mm.



Julian IP-38. An impressive example having smooth semi-prooflike surfaces, sharp high rims and excellent details. Struck from original dies, having rich natural reddish-brown mahogany color. Only a few trivial scattered contact ticks and rim edge bump with some faint cabinet friction to the highest points noted. Engraved by Salathiel Ellis (Obv.) and Joseph Willison (Rev. unsigned). Obverse design: Caped bust right, name and title around, date below. Reverse design: Native American Indian Warrior Scalping scene, with quiver, bow, tomahawk, and Indian bust around central vignette of a Native American plowing his fields, children Playing Baseball in the background. Type without the sculptors signature on the reverse.

This important American medal also includes the First Depiction of a Baseball Game being played in metallic form. On the center of the reverse is a design showing children playing Baseball. In recognition of its beauty of design, historic medal design type is illustrated and listed as Number 57 in the reference book, “100 Greatest American Tokens & Medals”. A beautiful example for display.
Indian Peace Medals were instrumental in the United States government building relationships with the various Indian Tribes. The recipients valued their medals highly, for they conferred a prestige that was recognized throughout the native American Indian nation. The Bureau of Indian Affairs considered them crucial, and the Presidents for whom they were issued also knew of their importance.

Many images from the “Old West” show American Indians proudly wearing their Peace Medals (sometimes more than one). Generally, bronze medals were not used for presentation purposes, but in some cases, they were Silver-plated and either given, sold, or traded away by unscrupulous individuals to unwitting recipients. Indian Peace medals relating to president Abraham Lincoln are among the most popular of all.
Keywords: Abraham Lincoln, Indian Peace Medal, United States Mint, Native American Indian, Baseball Game, Tokens & Medals
Lot Number: 179
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