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Presidential Inaugural Medal of Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential Inaugural Medal of Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential Inaugural Medal of Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.705335
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Designer (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (bronze, gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 3 in x H 3/8 in (0.9 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPresidential Inaugural Medal of Barack Obama in 24 karat gold plated bronze. On the front is the image of President Obama in profile facing right in high relief. On the back is the Presidential seal in high relief.
Inscriptions and MarkingsDebossed on outer edge of obverse: BARACK OBAMA JANUARY 20 INAUGURATED Engraved on neck: [copyright symbol] 2009 Daniel Altshuler SC Debossed on outer edge of reverse: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MMIX Engraved on side: [copyright symbol] 2009 MEDALLIC ART CO. DAYTON NV. - BRONZE G/P 001/100
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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