The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Chester A. Authur was an American politician who served as the 21st President of the United States from 1881-1885. He was a Republican lawyer from New York who briefly served as the 20th Vice President under President James A. Garfield. Arthur assumed the presidency after Garfield ‘s death on September 19, 1881, and served the remainder of his term until March 4, 1885.
Obverse Description
The obverse (heads) depicts a bust of Chester A. Arthur with the inscription “CHESTER A. ARTHUR.”
Reverse Description
The reverse (tails) features a laurel wreath with the inscriptions “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES” and “INAUGURATED SEPTEMBER 20 1881.”
Source: US Mint
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.




