(2016) First Spouse Bronze Medal - Ronald & Nancy Reagan

Coin Details

Description

This special joint medal depicting both Ronald and Nancy Reagan together is unique within the First Spouse Bronze Medal program, which otherwise exclusively features individual portraits of First Ladies or Liberty allegories. The medal was authorized because Congress passed legislation allowing the issuance of a combined medal honoring the Reagans' partnership, reflecting the unusually close personal and political bond that defined their marriage from 1952 until Ronald Reagan's death in 2004. The obverse presents conjoined portraits of both Ronald and Nancy Reagan, designed by Joel Iskowitz, capturing the couple whose mutual devotion was acknowledged by observers across the political spectrum. The reverse references their shared legacy and the Reagan presidency's defining themes. Ronald Reagan's love letters to Nancy, published posthumously, revealed a depth of romantic attachment that surprised even longtime associates. Nancy Reagan's role as her husband's most trusted confidante, fiercest defender, and ultimately his caregiver through a decade of Alzheimer's disease gave their partnership a poignancy that transcended politics. This medal has no direct companion among the First Spouse Gold Coins, making it a standalone issue within the bronze medal series. Struck at 1-5/16 inches in bronze.

Rarity Notes

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during 2016 with open mintage. As the only dual-portrait medal in the First Spouse series, this issue holds a unique position and generates interest from collectors seeking a complete set.

Cross References

PCGS #619684