(1970s)-D Medal William H. Taft 34mm Inaugurated 1909

Coin Details

Description

This 34mm Denver Mint presidential medal features William Howard Taft with the notation "Inaugurated 1909." Taft, who weighed over 300 pounds and is the only person to serve as both President and Chief Justice of the United States, had a presidency overshadowed by his predecessor Roosevelt and his eventual break with the Progressive movement. The transition from hand-engraved to machine-produced campaign medals paralleled broader industrialization trends in American manufacturing, with each technological advance enabling larger production runs at lower per-unit costs. Cross-referencing medal designs with contemporary photographs, newspaper accounts, and organizational records reveals the historical contexts that generated demand for specific commemorative pieces. The Denver Mint series provides a standardized portrait of Taft alongside his presidential peers, documenting a presidency that is generally underrated despite significant antitrust enforcement and judicial appointments.

Rarity Notes

Denver Mint 34mm presidential medal, 1970s. William Howard Taft. Part of comprehensive presidential series.

Cross References

PCGS #922159; Denver Mint presidential medal series; William Howard Taft; inaugurated 1909