Artist/Maker
Henry Kirke Brown
(1814 - 1886)
Minter
United States Mint
Engraver
John Reich
Depicted
Zachary Taylor
(American, 1784 – 1850)
Zachary Taylor Peace Medal
after 1850
Place madeUnited States, North America
Gilt bronze
Overall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
1966.93
DescriptionGilt bronze struck medal with draped bust of Zachary Taylor facing left with legend: "ZACHARY TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/1849." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."ClassificationsMEDALS
