(1970s)-D Medal William H. Harrison 34mm Inaugurated 1841

Coin Details

Description

This 34mm Denver Mint medal of William Henry Harrison is part of a 1970s series of presidential medals produced at the Denver Mint facility with a "D" mintmark. The series features standardized 34mm portraits of American presidents with their inauguration dates, creating a comprehensive medallic gallery of the nation's chief executives. Harrison's medal notes his inauguration in 1841, the year of his famous one-month presidency. These Denver Mint presidential medals were produced for collectors during the bicentennial era, when public interest in American history was at a peak. The 34mm diameter is a standard medal size that provides adequate space for portraiture while remaining convenient for collection and display. The Denver Mint production of this series, as opposed to the Philadelphia Mint which traditionally produced most U.S. medals, adds numismatic interest through the "D" mintmark. Harrison's medal in this series serves as a concise reminder of the ninth president's dramatic but abbreviated tenure.

Rarity Notes

Denver Mint 34mm presidential medal, 1970s production. William Henry Harrison. Part of a comprehensive presidential series. Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #922142; Denver Mint presidential medal series; William Henry Harrison; inaugurated 1841