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Moritz Fürst

Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal

Description

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

1837-1841

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bronze

Dimensions

7.5 cm (2 15/16 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

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

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.32

Type

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Moritz Fürst (Hungarian, 1782 - after 1841), engraver
Johann Matthias Reich (American, b. Germany, 1768 - 1883), engraver
Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal, 1837-1841
Die struck bronze
7.5 cm (2 15/16 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.32

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