Reich, John, fl. 1809 [James Madison Indian peace medal]

GLC02767.02

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GLC#
GLC02767.02
Type
Objects
Date
1809
Author/Creator
Reich, John, fl. 1809
Title
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 medal : bronze Height: 7.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich.

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