1862 Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. Copper, Bronzed. Second Size. Julian IP-39, Prucha-51. MS-63 BN (NGC). 62.7 mm. 1935.2 grains. Mostly deep mahogany brown patina with gentle olive brown mottling on the obverse and some mellowing on the highest points of relief. Scattered small marks are mostly seen at the central reverse while a few tiny spots are noted on the obverse. Slight prooflike character in the fields contrasts a bit with the satiny devices. While not perfectly preserved, this is a lovely example of this popular medal. Ex Stack’s, February 2008, lot 3588.
