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George III Large Silver Peace or "Indian Chief" Medal 1814 — Very Nice Example

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:5,000.00 CAD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 CAD
George III Large Silver Peace or  Indian Chief  Medal 1814 — Very Nice Example
75mm, 124. 7 grams. This medal was designed to be awarded to the chiefs of those First Nations — mostly from the American side of a border that, to them, had little meaning — who fought with the British during the war of 1812. The obverse features the laureate bust of George III, right, draped in an ermine mantle, secured in front with a large ribboned bow, wearing the collar and jewel of St. George. Legend is : GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REX. F. D. The reverse features the Royal Arms, with the date 1814 beneath. The medal is officially pierced, with a silver loop, for suspension. This is a very nice example. The edges and rims are sharp and free of nicks. There are only very light traces of wear in the fields, otherwise like new, with an attractive light grey even toning.