Koson Type Dacian Coin Replica
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12132011-32-1
Object Type
Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
President Traian Băsescu
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2005
Medium
metal (gold), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCommemorative replica of the Koson type Dacian coin issued by the National Bank of Romania. The obverse is embossed with the image of three men walking to the left above Greek letters. The reverse is embossed with the image of an eagle spreading its wings and walking to the left with one claw around a scepter and the other around a coronet, or crown. Both sides are surrounded by dots. Coin is encased in a clear plastic case.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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