Depicted
Theodore Roosevelt
(American, 1858 – 1919)
Engraver
Charles E. Barber
Engraver
George T. Morgan
Artist/Maker
United States Mint
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Medal
1905
Place madeUnited States, North America
Gilt bronze
Overall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
1966.112
DescriptionGilt bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Theodore Roosevelt facing left with legend: "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Reverse depicts allegorical female figure of Columbia, leaning on low column decorated with U.S. state symbols and holding scroll in left hand; the Capitol building above; inscription below, at right: "INAUGURATED/PRESIDENT/OF THE/UNITED STATES/SEP. 14. 1901/SECOND TERM/MARCH 4./1905."MarkingsInscription: obverse, at right of image: "BARBER"
Inscription: reverse, at lower right of field: "MORGAN"
ClassificationsMEDALS
