Reeded Struck in 1986, this private-issue commemorative medal honors the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan, whose leadership during the 1980s was marked by Cold War diplomacy, economic reform, and cultural influence. The “Doub
The obverse features a high-relief, bust of Ronald W. Reagan, presented front-facing in formal attire and centered against a reflective silver field. The inscription encircles the portrait, with the date positioned to the left and the series mark to the right. The design emphasizes Reagan’s presidential stature while blending patriotic symbolism with the polished aesthetics typical of private commemorative medals.
Obverse lettering
RONALD W. REAGAN
1984 AA
40TH AMERICAN PRESIDENT
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The reverse depicts a vertically mirrored, double-headed eagle rendered in high-relief, grasping an olive branch at its center—an emblematic nod to both vigilance and peace. This composite eagle motif, though not derived from official U.S. heraldry, symbolically conveys continuity of leadership and strength of governance. Surrounding the device is the legend in raised serif lettering, anchored by a denticled border that imparts classical formality to the composition.
Reverse lettering
DOUBLE EAGLE
AA
PRESIDENTIAL COMMEMORATIVE
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
National Historic Mint, Westbury, New York, United States
