1862 Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. Large Size. Bronze. 76 mm. Julian IP-38, Cunningham 22-020Bz, King-520. Second Reverse. Choice Mint State.Deep, rich crimson-copper and mahogany-brown patina blankets both sides of this handsome specimen. Smartly impressed with sharp features, a few wispy handling marks are easily overlooked. A tiny planchet pit in the central reverse field is also noted, as is a small fleck of verdigris at the lower left border on the same side. Struck from the second reverse die of the type, identifiable by the absence of engraver Joseph Willsons name below the vignette. Interestingly, the Ford Collection did not include a large size Lincoln IPM in bronze, although it did include seven (!) examples in silver.<p>This lot includes the original fitted case, faded olive-gray leather exterior and plush green interior. The former with scuffs to the sides and along the edges, the leather frayed over the hinge at the back, although both the clasp and hinge are functional. The interior is better preserved with no blemishes of note; the overall grade for the case is Very Fine. (Total: 2 items)
