1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Small Size. Silver. 51 mm. Approximately 744.0 grains. Julian IP-16. Sharpness of Fine or better.With an area of the medal apparently melted, and partially spread across the reverse in a grainy and bubbled mass not unlike a small lava-like flow of silver. What is most unusual about this feature is the degree to which the apparent high heat has not harmed the remainder of the surface. There is no firescale or other related damage. Indeed the unaffected surface area is quite lovely medium silver gray with some deeper patina through the legends and outlining the central devices. A few small old scratches and scattered tiny nicks are consistent with what is typically seen on an issued Indian Peace medal. It is believed that just 71 examples were struck of this small-size Jackson medal. Notably, three of these were sold directly to Andrew Jackson, and presumably the remainder were issued or later destroyed. We have sold three rather sharp examples over the last decade, but only two others, both of which have been very well worn, this seeming the norm for issued examples. This one is a most curious example that likely has a remarkable story to tell, though it may only inspire the imagination now, as the facts are certainly lost to history.
