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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02772.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1829 |
| Title | Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal |
| Date | ca. 1829 |
| Author | Furst, Moritz (1782-1840) |
| Additional authors | Reich, John (fl. 1809) |
| Document Type | Object |
| Content Description | Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich. Some scratching on front and back. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Government and Civics Diplomacy US Mint Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Furst, Moritz (1782-1840) Reich, John (fl. 1809) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | These medals were issued towards the end of Jackson's administration in 1833 due to delays from the Secretary of War. Indian peace medals were distributed to Indian tribes by the U.S. government as part of diplomatic relations. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |