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(2023) James Buchanan "1857" Medal MS Silver, Matte Finish Values
Details
James Buchanan silver one-ounce medal.
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:
12,707
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
