(1853-Dated) Franklin Pierce Indian Peace Medal, 76 mm, First and Largest Size, Original, Julian IP-32, Belden-48, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronze, Choice Mint State.




Julian IP-32. Belden-48. 76 mm. This genuine first and largest size Franklin Pierce Indian Peace Medal was struck in bronze at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. This is the “Large Date” variety mentioned in Julian’s catalog of U.S. Mint Medals. One tiny hard to see partial hole made in the center rim at 3:00 likely for prior display mounting is unseen from the face or back. Julian states that this “Large Date” variety medal was struck from the original dies starting about 1855. This beautiful medal appears Choice Mint State having smooth lovely natural medium brown surfaces and sharply detailed highpoints.