(1973) Medal Medallic Art Co. NY Gilt-Silver 64mm G. Ford 25th Ammendment

Coin Details

Description

This gilt-silver medal at 64mm diameter commemorates Gerald Ford's vice presidential succession under the Twenty-Fifth Amendment in 1973. Produced by Medallic Art Company of New York, the gilt-silver composition — silver with a gold wash or plating — represents one of the more unusual metal treatments in MACO's inaugural and succession medal series. The 64mm diameter places it in the larger format category, providing substantial space for a detailed portrait of Ford and appropriate constitutional inscriptions. The gilt-silver treatment was a prestige option that combined the visual warmth of gold with the more affordable base of silver, creating a medal with striking visual appeal at a price point between pure silver and solid gold. Ford's vice presidential succession was unprecedented in American history and carried enormous implications for the nation, as the Watergate scandal was rapidly intensifying and many observers already anticipated that Ford might soon become president. Medallic Art Company's production of this medal in gilt-silver at the larger 64mm size indicates it was intended for presentation or for collectors desiring the most visually impressive version of this historically significant piece. The combination of the unusual constitutional occasion, the scarce gilt-silver composition, and the large format makes this one of the more distinctive items in Medallic Art Company's extensive catalog of presidential and vice presidential medals.

Rarity Notes

Gilt-silver, 64mm. Produced by Medallic Art Company, New York. The gilt-silver composition is uncommon in the MACO series and was produced in very small quantities. Rare.

Cross References

PCGS #781050