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Indian Peace Medal, Thomas Jefferson, United States, 1801
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Indian Peace Medal, Thomas Jefferson, United States, 1801

Jefferson, Thomas · 1801 · struck (overall production method)

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United States Mint, Philadelphia. Obverse: Bust of Thomas Jefferson facing left. Reverse: Clasped hands, crossed peace pipe and hatchet above; PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP. This medal is hollow, consisting of two thin, embossed silver plates, one for each side of the medal. The two were held together by a silver ring, running around the entire circumference of the piece. The medal was created in this fashion because the United States Mint lacked a coining press strong enough to strike heavy, solid medals. This medal accompanied Lewis and Clark on their epochal journey West.

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Credit lineIndian Peace Medal, Thomas Jefferson, United States, 1801. 1801. Jefferson, Thomas. National Museum of American History, Gift Fund: Lookout Family. CC0.
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