1881 (ca. 1950) Chester A. Arthur Indian Peace Medal. Silver. Oval. Failor-Hayden 630, Julian IP-45 (for type), Prucha-56 (for type). Mint State.75.5 mm x 59.5 mm. 2536.2 grains. Satiny light silver gray surfaces with some slightly darker patina around the motifs. A trace of residue on the presidents neck. Another very rare medal in any format. Just three original silver medals are known, two of which are in institutional collections. Original bronzes are also very scarce and command strong prices in the thousands of dollars. This is the first silver example we have seen of this relatively modern vintage. XRF tested as 93.55% silver, 6.45% copper.
