Engraver
Moritz Furst
(active in U.S. 1808 - ca. 1841)
Engraver
John Reich
Minter
United States Mint
Depicted
John Adams
(American, 1735 – 1826)
John Adams Peace Medal
1905
Place madeUnited States, North America
Gilt bronze
Overall (diam.): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Gift of the Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
1966.92
DescriptionGilt bronze struck medal with clothed bust of John Adams facing right, legend: "JOHN ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. / A. D. 1797." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE / AND / FRIENDSHIP."ClassificationsMEDALS
