Description:
The 2017 Saint-Gaudens Commemorative “Teddy Roosevelt Rider” medal is a privately issued 1 oz silver proof struck in tribute to President Theodore Roosevelt’s role in America’s “Golden Age” of coin design. Certified by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo, this example also carries the signature of John M. Mercanti, 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Featuring Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic equestrian design of Roosevelt, paired with a classic eagle reverse, this flawless silver proof combines modern craftsmanship, historic artistry, and numismatic prestige.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Medal (Private Issue)
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Year of Issue: 2017
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Mint/Issuer: Private Mint (not U.S. Mint)
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Design: Augustus Saint-Gaudens / Teddy Roosevelt Rider
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Composition: .999 Fine Silver
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Weight: 1 troy ounce
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Finish: Proof, Ultra Cameo
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Grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo
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Certification: NGC
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Special Label: Signed by John M. Mercanti
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC — perfect grade
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Struck in 1 oz of .999 fine silver
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Private commemorative honoring Theodore Roosevelt
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Design inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ artistry
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Obverse: Roosevelt on horseback (“Rider” design)
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Reverse: Classic American eagle motif
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NGC label hand-signed by John M. Mercanti, 12th U.S. Mint Chief Engraver
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Modern collectible with ties to America’s Golden Age of coinage
Historical Note:
The partnership of President Theodore Roosevelt and sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens produced some of the most celebrated U.S. coinage, including the $20 Double Eagle. This 2017 private commemorative honors that legacy, using Saint-Gaudens’ Roosevelt Rider motif to symbolize the beginning of a new artistic vision for U.S. coinage. Certified in perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo condition and signed by John M. Mercanti, this medal bridges classic American artistry with modern numismatic collecting.
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