1921 Warren G. Harding Unofficial Inaugural Medal. Bronze. Mint State.
76 mm. Obv: Bust of the president left with name WARREN G. HARDING around periphery. Rev: Eagle and PEACE on rising sun with wreath behind, oil lamp left, book right, all above multi-line inscription INAUGURATED / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED STATES / MAR. 4. 1921, shield and wreath below. This is not the ultra rare official inaugural medal, but an early version of the Mint Presidential series produced from 1921 to 1923 when a new reverse was prepared noting his death during his third year of presidency. Housed in the original black leather, purple felt-interior fitted case, which is in nice About Uncirculated preservation. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)