Engraver
Charles E. Barber
Minter
United States Mint
Depicted
Chester A. Arthur
(American, 1829 – 1886)
Chester A. Arthur Presidential medal
1883
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diam.): 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm)
1966.146
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Chester Arthur facing right with legend: "CHESTER A. ARTHUR." Reverse contains inscription at center surrounded by open laurel wreath: "INAUGURATED/SEPTEMBER 20/1881"; legend within line border: "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES."MarkingsInscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "C.E. BARBER F."
ClassificationsMEDALS
