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James Buchanan silver one-ounce medal.
Obverse Description
The obverse (heads) depicts a bust of James Buchanan with the inscriptions “James Buchanan,” “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,” and “1857.”
Reverse Description
The reverse (tails) depicts a farmer, leaning on a plow and conversing with an Indian Chief, an American flag in the background, with “LABOR,” “VIRTUE,” “HONOR,” inscribed above the flag.
Catalog Information
GSID:
297878
Fineness:
0.999
Weight (gr):
31.1 gr
Weight (oz):
1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.999 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
James Buchanan "1857"
Variety 2:
Silver, Matte Finish
Coin Date:
(2023)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,765
Coinage Type:
Presidential Medal
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
926779
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(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS
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