(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS

Name: (2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS
SKU: 297878

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.999 oz

$68.47

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(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS

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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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