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United States. Mint Medal. Circa 1881 (Circa 1882) James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Julian IP-4

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United States. Mint Medal. Circa 1881 (Circa 1882) James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Julian IP-4
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Lot: 1084
Title: United States. Mint Medal. Circa 1881 (Circa 1882) James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Julian IP-44. Bronze. Restrike. MS-64 NGC.
Header: James A. Garfield Oval Indian Peace Medal
Bronze Restrike

Description: 74 mm x 59 mm. Dies as illustrated. Here is an exceptional medal in near-Gem condition, with superb high-relief detail and nicely preserved surfaces. This type has always proven popular owing to the oval shape and the fact that Garfield was assassinated. Originals of this type have always been very rare, causing the Mint to strike additional pieces in later years to satisfy collector demand. This is an early Restrike as indicated by the reddish-bronze color; later, less-desirable restrikes were made of yellow-bronze. Though dated 1881, the Garfield Indian Peace medals were not completed until 1882 and they continued to be distributed to Native American tribal Chiefs as late as 1884. According to Julian, “This medal was placed on public sale in September, 1883.” Whether the mentioned medals were Originals or Restrikes is unclear. In either event, we have tracked a rare original Bronze Garfield Indian Peace Medal which sold for $5,000 in 2016. Housed in an oversized NGC encapsulation.
Grading Company: NGC
Gr: MS
Gr3: 64
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