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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02768.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1817 |
| Title | James Monroe Indian peace medal |
| Date | ca. 1817 |
| Author | Furst, Moritz (1782-1840) |
| Additional authors | Reich, John (fl. 1809) |
| Document Type | Object |
| Content Description | Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," 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. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Government and Civics Diplomacy US Mint Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Furst, Moritz (1782-1840) Reich, John (fl. 1809) Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Furst and Reich both worked as engravers at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 |