Inauguration Medal of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States, 1801 19th century

This bronze medal, created by Johann Mathias Reich in the 19th century, commemorates the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third President of the United States in 1801. The medal features a profile portrait of Jefferson, facing left, and the inscription "THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A. 1801". The medal is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY. It is a significant piece of American numismatic history, offering insight into the artistic practices and political climate of the early 19th century.