Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal U.S. Mint

DESCRIPTION The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of Zachary Taylor with the inscriptions “ZACHARY TAYLOR,” “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,” and “1849.” The reverse (tails) features the inscription “PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP,” symbolized by two hands clasped in token of amity. On the cuff of the left wrist are three stripes and buttons; the other wrist is bare. Above the hands, the pipe of peace and tomahawk are crossed over each other. SPECIFICATIONS Denomination: N/A Finish: Matte Composition: 99.9% Silver Silver Weight: 1.000 troy oz. Diameter: 1.598 inches Edge: Plain Mint and Mint Mark: N/A Privy Mark: None Design: Obverse Designer: Henry Kirke BrownReverse Designer: John Reich Struck Under Authority of: 31 U.S.C. § 5111(a)(2)