The obverse bears half-length seated portrait of Grover Cleveland, r.; above at right, within wreath of ivy, VOX POPULI; above left, GROVER CLEVELAND; below, (ANS seal) MDCCCXXXVII * MDCCCCVIII.
The reverse bears seated allegorical figure representing Democracy, holding starred sphere in her raised left hand, right hand supporting table of law, face upturned at the words PVBLIC OFFICE / A PVBLIC TRVST. Background depicts public building with pillars, monumental column with eagle perching on top, and oak trees. Below, * PRESIDENT * / MDCCCLXXXV * MDCCCLXXXXIII; at left bottom, signed J E ROINÉ
This medal was issued to commemorate the life and works of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908), the 22nd President of the United States. He was an immensely popular President who won the popular vote three times though that was only sufficient to elect him President twice. This achievement was all the more remarkable because he was running as a Democrat in a time of Republican dominance.
This medal was the 22nd official issue of the American Numismatic Society.
The rectangular medal measures 78mm x 89mm and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 2 pieces in gold, 50 in silver and 100 in bronze.
References: ANS 22, Baxter 302, MACo 1908-001, Marqusee 336,337