(2023-S) Medal Andrew Johnson "1865" Silver Matte Finish

Coin Details

Auction Record

$71 MS70 10-27-2024 eBay

Description

This silver matte-finish medal from the San Francisco Mint features President Andrew Johnson with the date "1865," referencing the year he assumed the presidency following Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865. Johnson, a Tennessee Democrat placed on the Republican ticket as a unity gesture during the Civil War, became the most controversial president of the Reconstruction era. His lenient policies toward the defeated South and his vetoes of civil rights legislation led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868 — he was acquitted by a single vote in the Senate. This matte-finish silver medal is part of the U.S. Mint's premium presidential medal series, featuring the distinctive surface treatment that creates a soft, dignified appearance. Johnson's complex legacy — from his steadfast Unionism during secession to his obstruction of Reconstruction — makes him one of the most debated figures in American presidential history.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. San Francisco Mint silver matte-finish presidential medal. Limited production of the premium silver variant.

Cross References

PCGS #928982; Andrew Johnson; "1865"; Silver Matte Finish; Presidential Medal; 2023-S