Medal - Peace and Friendship James Knox Polk Presidential
Medal - Peace and Friendship James Knox Polk Presidential
€1.00
Location
United
States
Year
2022
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
40.59 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Federal republic
(1776-date)
Notice
John Reich
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The obverse depicts a portrait of James Knox Polk facing left, inscription of legend surrounding.
Obverse lettering
JAMES K POLK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
1845
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The reverse of the medal features the inscription “PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP,” symbolized by two hands clasped in token of amity. On the cuff of the left wrist are three stripes with buttons, each button carrying the American eagle; the other wrist is bare. Above the hands, the pipe of peace and the tomahawk are crossed over each other.
