1857 Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal Box and COA

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1857 Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal
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1857 Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal
.999 fine silver in 2018.
The obverse of the medal depicts Martin Van Buren with the inscriptions "MARTIN VAN BUREN," "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," and the year he first took office, "A.D. 1837."
The reverses of the Presidential Silver Medal series have traditionally featured similar imagery that handshake between Native Americans and the United States, with slight variations between the issues. The reverse has also traditionally featured the inscription "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP."
The medals are struck to order on 1 oz—.999 fine silver planchets. The medals measure 1.6 inches across.
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States. He was Andrew Jackson's hand-picked successor and political ally. Together the men co-founded the Democratic Party in 1825. He is remembered today as being the President who presided over the Panic of 1837. This famous Panic led to a 7-year depression and the issuance of "Hard Times" Tokens. This period also earned President Van Buren the nickname "Martin Van Ruin," which helped him be a single-term President. He held various other positions in government. He is also the only President in the history of the United States who did not speak English as his first language. Van Buren was also notably the first President of the United States who was born a United States citizen. All previous presidents were born citizens of the British Colonies.
Honors President Martin Van Buren
One troy ounce of 99.9 percent fine silver
Measures 1.598 inches in diameter
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