Medal - First Spouse (Ida McKinley) ND (2013) front Medal - First Spouse (Ida McKinley) ND (2013) back
Medal - First Spouse (Ida McKinley) ND (2013) photo
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Medal - First Spouse Ida McKinley ND

2013 year
Bronze 20.5 g 34 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
2013
Composition
Bronze
Weight
20.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#271964
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Hands crocheting

Engraver: Renata Gordon

Designer: Donna Weaver

Comment

Ida, wife to William McKinley who was the 25th U.S. President (1897-1901), is remembered for her work in crocheting thousands of slippers for charity. The reverse of her bronze medal symbolizes that work.