1987.182.1 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gold Liberian Coins
Artifact ID1987.182.1 a-d
Object Type
Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
William Richard Tolbert, Jr.
Date
1976
Medium
gold, fabric, ribbon, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall (box) (a) H 6 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 1/2 in (15.9 cm x 15.2 cm x 1.3 cm )
Overall (b) Diam 13/16 in (2 cm )
Overall (c) Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Overall (d) Diam 1 1/8 in (2.8 cm )
Physical Description(a-c) Two gold coins feature a raised image of President William Tolbert, Jr.'s face with raised curved text along the perimeter. One gold coin features a raised image of Tolbert playing an ivory horn with raised text along the perimeter.Overall (b) Diam 13/16 in (2 cm )
Overall (c) Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Overall (d) Diam 1 1/8 in (2.8 cm )
(d) A rectangular black presentation box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is cushioned with black fabric.
Historical NoteLiberian President William R. Tolbert, Jr. gifted these commemorative coins to Gerald Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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