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Pacquet, Anthony C. (fl. 1865) [Medal of Andrew Johnson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02779.02 Author/Creator: Pacquet, Anthony C. (fl. 1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 medal : copper ; diameter 7.5 cm. Order a Copy

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Johnson and the words "Andrew Johnson, President of the United States 1865." The verso, designed by Anthony C. Pacquet, features Columbia shaking hands with an Indian Chief in front of a bust of George Washington marked "Peace."

Possibly an Indian peace medal. These were distributed by the U.S. government to Indians as part of diplomatic relations.

Pacquet, Anthony C., fl. 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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