Minter
United States Mint
Engraver
John Chapman
(1808–1890)
Engraver
John Reich
Depicted
James K. Polk
(American, 1795 – 1849)
James K. Polk Peace Medal
after 1846
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (Medal): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
1966.118
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of James K. Polk facing left with legend: "JAMES K POLK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES./1845." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."ClassificationsMEDALS
