(2023) James Buchanan Presidential Medal Original Government Packaging

The 2023 James Buchanan Presidential Medal, presented in its Original Government Packaging (OGP), is part of the U.S. Mint's ongoing series that honors the nation’s presidents. This medal commemorates James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, who served from 1857 to 1861, just before the outbreak of the Civil War.

James Buchanan Presidential Medal OGP

The obverse of the medal features a detailed portrait of James Buchanan, capturing his likeness and reflecting his significance as the last president before the Union's division. The reverse typically includes inscriptions and designs that symbolize key aspects of Buchanan’s presidency, often emphasizing the challenges and controversies of his administration, particularly those related to the escalating tensions between the North and South.