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PCGS Number: 926779 Coin Date: (2023) Denomination (Short): Medal Denomination (Long): Medal Variety: James Buchanan "1857" Variety 2: Silver, Matte Finish Desg: MS Composition: Silver Mintage: 12,765 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Presidential Medal Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 40.6 Fineness: 0.999 Weight (Grams): 31.1 Weight (Ounces): 1 Edge: Plain Obverse Description: The obverse (heads) depicts a bust of James Buchanan with the inscriptions “James Buchanan,” “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,” and “1857.” Reverse Description: The reverse (tails) depicts a farmer, leaning on a plow and conversing with an Indian Chief, an American flag in the background, with “LABOR,” “VIRTUE,” “HONOR,” inscribed above the flag. General Notes: James Buchanan silver one-ounce medal. PCGS #: 926779
