Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1947.305
Date:
After 1861
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at center: "F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of John Quincy Adams facing right with legend: "JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES 1825." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk with legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
