A detailed guide to the Medals can be found here — The Book. Also, the Medals are discussed on this Coin World podcast and this Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium presentation.
Obverse: Profile of President Woodrow Wilson / “Inauguration March 4, 1913”
Reverse: Eagle with wings outstretched / “Woodrow Wilson President” / “Thomas Riley Marshall Vice President” / Fasces
Edgemark: N/A
Size: 70mm
Designer: Staff of Whitehead & Hoag Company
Medallist: Whitehead & Hoag Company
Mintage: 3 (Gold) / 30 (Silver) / 3,000 (Bronze)
- In addition to the traditional gold and bronze strikings, the 1913 Medal was the first to be produced in silver.
- The 1913 Medal depicts President Wilson without his eyeglasses at the specific request of the Inaugural Committee.
- The obverse depicts a pair of fasces, symbolizing strength through unity.
Presidential Inaugural Medals 