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

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Melt: $80.14 (0.9990 oz Silver)

Silver Presidential Medals (2018–)

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

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

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James Buchanan silver one-ounce medal.

down This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $80.14

Obverse: The obverse (heads) depicts a bust of James Buchanan with the inscriptions “James Buchanan,” “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,” and “1857.”

Reverse: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

297878

Coin Date:

(2023)

Denomination:

Medal / Medal

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

12,765

Coinage Type:

Presidential Medal

Composition:

Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

James Buchanan "1857"

Variety 2:

Silver, Matte Finish

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.999

Weight:

31.1 gr

Weight:

1 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.999 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

40.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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