1901' Medal Theodore Roosevelt Bronze First Inauguration 76mm

Coin Details

Description

This large 76mm bronze medal commemorates Theodore Roosevelt's first inauguration on September 14, 1901, when he took the oath of office following the assassination of President William McKinley. The 76mm diameter indicates a substantial presentation-quality piece suitable for display. Roosevelt's accession to the presidency at age 42 made him the youngest president in American history, and his subsequent administration would be one of the most dynamic and consequential in the nation's history. The "1901'" date notation with an apparent apostrophe may represent a die characteristic or cataloging convention. Roosevelt's first inauguration was conducted privately in the home of Ansley Wilcox in Buffalo, New York, where he had rushed upon learning that McKinley's condition had become hopeless after being shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition on September 6, 1901. This bronze medal commemorates the beginning of a presidency that would bring trust-busting, conservation, the Panama Canal, and the transformation of America into a world power.

Rarity Notes

Large 76mm bronze inaugural medal from 1901. Theodore Roosevelt first inauguration. Large format presentation piece. Moderate scarcity.

Cross References

PCGS #808305; Theodore Roosevelt; first inauguration September 14, 1901; 76mm bronze