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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Grover Cleveland Commemorative Token
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Grover Cleveland Commemorative Token

Artifact ID1981.10211.02
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Maker (button manufacturer, founded 1802, Waterbury, CT)
Date early 20th Century
Medium Metal (brass)
Dimensions1/16 × 1 in., 0.01 lb. (1.59 × 25.3 mm, 6 g)
Physical DescriptionThis is a gold-toned commemorative coin bearing Grover Cleveland's likeness. Along the top edge of the coin, the text states "22ND & 24TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A. 1885 1889 1893 1897" and "GROVER CLEVELAND" at the bottom. The verso of the coin states, "'OLD GROVER' MAYOR OF BUFFALO GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK FAVORED TARIFF REDUCTION EXPANDED CIVIL SERVICE SHOWED KEEN TACT IN HIS FOREIGN POLICY 'THE MAN OF DESTINY'."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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