Moritz Fürst
Maker
Moritz Fürst (Hungarian, 1782 - after 1841), engraver
Johann Matthias Reich (American, b. Germany, 1768 - 1883), engraver
Title
Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
bronze Dimensions
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7.5 cm (2 15/16 inches) (diameter)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Obverse: "MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A.D. 1837" Reverse: "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP"
Marks: "FURST. F." below bust of Van Buren Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.32 Type
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Tombstone
Johann Matthias Reich (American, b. Germany, 1768 - 1883), engraver
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