The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Theodore Roosevelt's tenure as the 26th President of the United States began on September 14, 1901, and concluded on March 4, 1909. Roosevelt took office following the assassination of President William McKinley, under whom he had served as Vice President. He was elected to a second term in the 1904 election.
Obverse Description
The obverse depicts a bust of the President with the inscription “THEODORE ROOSEVELT.”
Reverse Description
The reverse features the inscriptions “INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SEP. 14, 1901,” and “SECOND TERM MARCH 4, 1905.” To the left, Columbia stands with her right hand resting upon a column bearing a cinerary urn and devices symbolizing the authority of the United States. The U.S. Capitol is in the background.
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.




