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Thomas Jefferson peace medal by United States

Thomas Jefferson peace medal

circa 1801

silver

Gilcrease Museum

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This is a heavy solid silver medal with a hole pierced in the top for hanging purposes. It is clear the medal is not hollow because of the hole. Possibly a restrike? On the front is a bust of the president. The back features two hands shaking, a crossed pipe and a tomahawk pipe.

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Sculpture American Peace Medal United States Anthropology awards Chiefs medals president treaty United States of America

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