The Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1997. [1]
United States | |
| Value | $5 U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| Mass | 8.359 g (0.27 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 21.59 mm (.850 in) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | 90%
Au 6% Ag 4% Cu |
| Gold | 0.24 troy oz |
| Years of minting | 1997 |
| Mint marks | W |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Profile of President Roosevelt |
| Designer | T. James Ferrell |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inauguration |
| Designer | James Peed |
Legislation
The United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 ( Pub. L. 104–329 (text) (PDF)) authorized the production of a commemorative $5 gold coin ( half eagle) to commemorate the public opening of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [2]
Design
The obverse of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle, designed by T. James Ferrell, is based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938 depicting the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the USS Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans. The reverse, designed by James Peed, features a rendering of the Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inaugural. [3]
Specifications
- Display Box Color: Maroon
- Edge: Reeded
- Weight: 8.359 grams; 0.27 troy ounce
- Diameter: 21.59 millimeters; 0.850 inch
- Composition: 90% Gold, 6% Silver, 4% Copper
See also
- List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s)
- United States commemorative coins
- United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996
References
- ^ "Roosevelt Commemorative Gold Coin". United States Mint. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Text of H.R. 1776 (104th): United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 (Passed Congress version)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
- ^ "Roosevelt Commemorative Gold Coin". United States Mint. Retrieved June 30, 2021.