(1961) Medal Franklin D. Roosevelt Bronze 76mm

Coin Details

Description

This bronze medal at 76mm diameter honors President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, produced circa 1961. Unlike the smaller 33mm U.S. Mint presidential medals (PCGS #816125 and #802690), this large-format 76mm medal provides significantly more detail in the portrait and design elements. The 1961 production date places this during the early years of the Kennedy administration, when Roosevelt's New Deal legacy was being invoked as precedent for the New Frontier agenda. Roosevelt, who served from 1933 to 1945, remains the longest-serving president in American history and one of the most consequential, having guided the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. Large-format bronze presidential medals are popular with collectors who appreciate the enhanced artistic detail that the three-inch diameter allows. This medal was produced by the U.S. Mint or a private medallist to meet ongoing demand for Roosevelt commemorative items.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Large-format 76mm presidential medals are produced in smaller quantities than the standard 33mm series.

Cross References

PCGS #838512; Franklin D. Roosevelt; 76mm Bronze Presidential Medal; c.1961