Franklin Delano Roosevelt half eagle
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1997.
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The Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1997.
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Key facts
• Denomination — Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold $5 • Country — United States • Value — $5 U.S. dollars • Mass G — 8.359 • Mass Troy Oz — 0.27 • Gold Troy Oz — 0.24 • Diameter Mm — 21.59 • Diameter Inch —.850 • Edge — Reeded • Composition — 90% Au 6% Ag 4% Cu • Years Of Minting — 1997 • Mint Marks — W • Obverse Design — Profile of President Roosevelt • Obverse Designer — T. James Ferrell • Reverse Design — Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inauguration • Reverse Designer — James Peed
Legislation
Legislation
The United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 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.
Design
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.
Specifications
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 • Illustration — Franklin Delano Roosevelt $5 gold uncirculated and proof coins with Mint packaging and COA
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt half eagle is associated with United States. Classified as a coin.
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