Franklin Delano Roosevelt Third Inaugural Medal [obverse]

1941

Jo Davidson (designer), U.S. Mint (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Jo Davidson

Designer, American, 1883 - 1952

U.S. Mint

Manufacturer, American, est. 1792

The image shows a round commemorative medal with a relief profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. The medal is gold with areas of green patina. The material appears to be metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy. The surface shows worn details and speckled green spots. Surrounding the profile are inscriptions identifying Roosevelt as the President of the United States of America. The relief gives a three-dimensional aspect to Roosevelt's profile against a flat background.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a circular medallion or token. The medallion is inscribed with the date "JAN 20 1941" at its center, surrounded by a wreath design. Around the edges, text is visible which reads "Third Inauguration". A series of stars are also visible encircling the main design, along with a decorative border. The medallion shows greenish corrosion and rusty patches, particularly along the top edge. The overall patina conveys a sense of historical significance and age.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Third Inaugural Medal [reverse]

John Sinnock, U.S. Mint

1941

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Corcoran Thom [née Mary Huntington Lay, 1877-1957], Washington; gift 1956 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art..

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right: JO DAVIDSON / © 1941; around top circumference: [five-pointed star] FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT [five-pointed star]; around bottom circumference: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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