The medal's obverse bears allegorical robed female figure representing the United States holding torch of Liberty in one hand and resting the other on shoulder of nude girl representing Indian; at right top, house with steeple and tree; underneath, THE ADMISSION / OF INDIANA / TO THE UNION; all surrounded by wreath. Signed at lower left, JANET SCUDDER ©
The reverse bears nature scene with bison and forest worker swinging axe; large sun with radiant beams rising above horizon. Around, INDIANA / 1816 (star) 1916
The circular medal measures 63.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and gold-plated bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The mintage is reported as 918 numbered proofs. I am not certain whether this count includes the gold-plated peices or not.
Many thanks to the staff of the Yale University Art Gallery for their support and assistance and making this medal available to me for research.
References: Baxter 192, MACo 1916-011