1857 James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal. Copper, Bronzed. First Size. "Second" Reverse. Julian IP-36, Prucha-Unlisted. Specimen-64 (PCGS). 76 mm. Similar in finish to the specimen in the following lot, the bronzing is heavy with a dark mahogany-brown color to the surfaces. The fields are faintly reflective and support fully impressed design elements. Just a trace of friction to the high points and a few trivial blemishes in the expansive obverse field preclude Gem status for this handsome medal.
