2009 Bronze Medal Barack Obama Inauguration Medalcraft Mint

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Description

This bronze inaugural medal from the Medalcraft Mint commemorates the first inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. Obama's inauguration as the 44th and first African American President of the United States was a watershed moment in American history, attracting an estimated 1.8 million people to the National Mall — the largest gathering ever at a presidential inauguration. His campaign slogan "Yes We Can" had mobilized a historic coalition of young voters, minorities, and progressives. The Medalcraft Mint produced inaugural medals in multiple metals for the collector market. Obama's inauguration held particular emotional significance for African Americans, occurring just 44 years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and 145 years after the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery. The bronze composition makes this a widely accessible commemorative of a historic moment.

Rarity Notes

Bronze inaugural medal from 2009. Medalcraft Mint. Obama first inauguration. The historic significance of the first African American presidency enhances collector interest.

Cross References

PCGS #76646; Barack Obama first inauguration; January 20, 2009; Medalcraft Mint; bronze