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© PA-Engineer (CC0)
Dwight Eisenhower Inaugurated ND
| Copper | 218 g | 75 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Years | 1954-1965 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 218 g |
| Diameter | 75 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#329803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Robed and Helmeted statue of lady liberty with FREEDOM on the base,
dividing an ox-team pulled wagon (symbolizing American expansion westward) on the left and a farming/plowing scene symbolizing American agriculture on the right. 13 stars in the field behind symbolizing the original 13 colonies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INAUGURATED PRESIDENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JANUARY 20, 1953
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Plain
Comment
High relief.
Much larger than, but similar to N#110916
Speculation: The size variants may have been for larger donors to the campaign, or certain levels of dignitaries at the inauguration.
This is for scale next to a Kennedy half dollar
