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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Memorial Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy Memorial Medal

Artifact IDMO 74.325
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1963
Maker (Modena, Italy)
Gifter
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Physical Description.90 gold medallion with relief of President Kennedy in profile on obverse and a relief of the US Capitol on reverse. Under capitol building "Washington D.C. 1961-1963". Medal is numbered 1 and was issued by Aurea Numismatica of Modena, Italy and designed by E. Monti sold in Europe and Canada.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1964, it was transferred to General Service Administration and held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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