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c. 1900 President THEODORE ROOSEVELT Bust Portrait Design Steel MEDAL DIE

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c. 1900 President THEODORE ROOSEVELT Bust Portrait Design Steel MEDAL DIE
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Original Theodore Roosevelt Portrait Steel Medal Die
c. 1900 President THEODORE ROOSEVELT Bust Portrait Design, Steel Medal Die, Choice Extremely Fine.
Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer. This is an original, finely detailed Steel Die for stamping the image into a Medal with Theodore Roosevelt’s Portrait. Here, “Teddy” is shown chest up as President in his formal suit, wearing his iconic glasses, as he is so often portrayed. The die has not be defaced or cancelled and is apparently still perfectly useable. The portrait itself measures about 1” in diameter, while the die base hub measures 1.75” tall and 2” in diameter, produced in solid steel. There are signs of use and light wear, yet the hair detail, face and glasses are quite distinct. A gold paint die number for prior identification on the side of the hub is well worn. Obviously rare, this is a wonderful, fully authentic item that is directly related to honoring the 26th President of the United States.