1817 James Monroe - Peace Medal - Fifth President of the United States (March 4, 1817 to March 3, 1825) - Official US Mint Medal by Moritz Furst and John Reich. OBVERSE: James Monroe, President of the United States A.D. 1817. - Bust of the President. // Peace and Friendship - Two hands clasped in token of amity; on the cuff of the left wrist three stripes and as many buttons; the other wrist is bare; above the hands, a pipe of peace and a tomahawk crossed. Signed under obverse bust. Original issue by the US mint. Bronze, Plain smooth edge, 76mm, 224 gm; uncirculated in original mint box as issued. (US Mint No. 105)