1881 (ca. 1950) James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Silver. Oval. Failor-Hayden 629, Julian IP-44 (for type), Prucha-55 (for type). Choice Mint State.75.4 mm x 59.3 mm. 2560.2 grains. Mostly light silver gray with a satiny matte finish. A few small toning spots and areas of subtle patina are noted. A rare medal in any form. Just five silver originals are known, and the few early impressions in bronze always command significant prices at auction. This variation in silver might be the rarest, and seems part of a special order of a series of Mint Medals. XRF tested as 94.31%, 5.64% copper.
