Lot 1171
1909-Dated William H. Taft Inauguration Bronze Medal. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. 51 mm. Official issue of the inauguration committee. Only 3,000 struck.
Since the inauguration medals for 1901 and 1905 used only the portrait of president's, in 1909, the inauguration committee decided to issue a medal with portraits of both the president and vice president, which returned to the practice of 1889, 1893, and 1897. 3,000 bronze medals and 3 gold medals were struck with the same die. It was not considered as a pleasing artwork since the reverse displays only the names of the president and vice president, but all 3 recipients of the gold medals felt the design was "beautiful".
Estimated Value $250 - 275.
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