1901 Medal McKinley/Roosevelt Inaguration Copper 28mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1901 copper medal at 28mm commemorates the inauguration of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt as President and Vice President. McKinley's second inauguration on March 4, 1901, began a term that would be cut tragically short by his assassination on September 6 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Roosevelt succeeded him as the youngest president in American history at age 42. Inauguration medals were standard commemoratives produced for each presidential inauguration. The copper composition and 28mm format indicate a mass-produced souvenir. The American medallic tradition draws on European precedents while developing distinctly national characteristics, with medal producers from the U.S. Mint to private firms creating pieces that reflect American values and commemorative practices. This medal takes on additional historical significance because of McKinley's assassination just six months later.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. McKinley/Roosevelt inauguration medal, copper 28mm, 1901. The assassination connection adds interest.

Cross References

PCGS #887414; McKinley; Roosevelt; Inauguration; Copper 28mm; 1901