Franklin Delano Roosevelt half eagle


The Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1997.

Legislation

The United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 authorized the production of a commemorative $5 gold coin to commemorate the public opening of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.

Design

The obverse of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle, designed by T. James Ferrell, is based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938 depicting the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the USS Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans. The reverse, designed by
James Peed, features a rendering of the Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inaugural.

Specifications