Original Jefferson Peace Medal Discovered

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thingee Pillar of the Community United States 2177 Posts	Posted 12/16/2007 5:02 pm I was watching Antiques Roadshow today and saw a segment where a woman brought in a medal. This episode took place in Oklahoma. It was found to be an original Jefferson Peace medal. I realized what it was when the medal was turned over and I saw the handshake. These medal were made when Thomas Jefferson was president and were given to Indians. A value of 40,000.00- 50,000.00 was given. I've never seen an original before and found this extremely interesting. *Edited by Forum Dad to move to Medal forum* Report this Post to the Staff

t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 12/16/2007 5:15 pm The Montecello.org web site has a nice description of these medals. Report this Post to the Staff
thingee Pillar of the Community United States 2177 Posts	Posted 12/16/2007 5:39 pm Thanks t360! Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 12/16/2007 6:57 pm Oh wow. It's for moments like that I watch the Roadshow I must be sure to watch that tonight! Report this Post to the Staff
jcook54 Pillar of the Community United States 533 Posts	Posted 12/17/2007 08:04 am That's awesome! I just finished a book about the Lewis and Clark expedition and was wondering whatever happened to the medals they handed out on their trek across the continent. Thanks for the post! Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 12/17/2007 08:23 am I also watch that it about blew my mind to see 1. even needing some repair it was just the holder but what an amazing find. I don't think I would sell it!but I know I would have it repaired and send it off to PCGS as soon as I could Report this Post to the Staff
mfry Valued Member United States 157 Posts	Posted 03/22/2008 12:00 am It looks too good. The Natives would wear those medals everywhere, and in all elements to show they were friendly to the whites. Maybe the pic is just an example. I'd think a real one would show much more wear, especially a Jefferson one. Why, that would go back to the 18th Century, not the 19th, wouldn't it? I don't know much about Peace Medals, but I sure would like to have an authentic one, but not at that PRICE~!~ Report this Post to the Staff
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