Subject: Moritz Furst

Bronze Indian Peace Medal commemorating Martin Van Buren's presidency in 1837. The obverse features a bust of President Van Buren with the inscription "MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A.D. 1837" and the engraver's mark "FURST F." (Moritz Fürst). The reverse depicts clasped hands, a crossed peace pipe and tomahawk, and the inscription "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP". The medal is 76 mm in diameter and displays a uniform chocolate patina. It is described as being in choice, uncirculated condition. This medal is part of a series of medals created by Moritz Fürst, a Jewish Hungarian engraver and medalist who also created medals commemorating the War of 1812. Additional information about Fürst's life and work, including his creation of dies for decorative embellishments on silverware, is included in the archival description.

Bronze commemorative medal honoring William Ward Burrows, a United States Navy officer during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. The obverse depicts a tomb monument with various symbolic elements, including flags, pennants, and cannons, with the inscription "Vitorium Tibi Claram. Patrie Mestam*." The reverse shows two ships in battle, with the inscription "Vivere Sat Vincere" and details of the engagement between the USS Enterprise and HMS Boxer on September 4, 1813. The medal was created circa 1815 by Moritz Furst, a Jewish Hungarian engraver and medalist. Accompanying biographical information details Burrows' life and career, including his death in battle and posthumous Congressional Gold Medal. Extensive biographical information is also provided about Moritz Furst, highlighting his career as an engraver, medalist, and die-sinker in Philadelphia, and his creation of medallic portraits for several U.S. presidents. The description also notes Furst's work creating decorative embellishments on silverware.

Commemorative medal by Moritz Furst depicting Andrew Jackson and commemorating the Battle of New Orleans. The reverse side features inscriptions detailing the battle and a resolution of Congress dated February 27, 1815. This medal is one of Furst's series of War of 1812 medals. Moritz Furst (1782-1847?) was a Jewish Hungarian engraver, medalist, and portraitist who worked as a contract engraver for the U.S. Mint. He is known for his numerous medallic portraits and for creating the first recorded American Jewish medal.

Copper medal with silvered surfaces, commemorating Captain William Bainbridge and the U.S.S. Constitution. The obverse depicts a profile of William Bainbridge in naval uniform; the reverse shows the U.S.S. Constitution in action, with Latin inscriptions. Struck in 1817 at the U.S. Mint by Moritz Furst. This medal is one of three appeals to congress by Furst to be named engraver at the Philadelphia mint.