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(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.999 oz +13.77%
$37.88
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James Buchanan silver one-ounce medal.

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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 297878
Fineness: 0.999
Weight (gr): 31.1 gr
Weight (oz): 1 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.999 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 40.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: James Buchanan "1857"
Variety 2: Silver, Matte Finish
Coin Date: (2023)
Denomination: Medal
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 12,765
Coinage Type: Presidential Medal
Composition: Silver
PCGS #: 926779
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(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS
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(2023) Medal James Buchanan "1857", Silver, Matte Finish MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.999 oz +13.77%
$37.88
GSID:297878 PCGS:926779 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* $80.00 $1,234
MS70 $100.00 $1,234
MS69 $1,234 $1,234

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