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

Coin Details

Description

This 64mm silver medal commemorates Gerald Ford's vice presidential succession under the Twenty-Fifth Amendment in 1973, produced by Medallic Art Company of New York. The larger 64mm diameter and silver composition make this one of the more substantial and prestigious versions of the Ford 25th Amendment medal, second only to the gilt-silver and any gold versions that was produced. At 64 millimeters, the medal provides generous space for a finely detailed portrait of Ford and allows the reverse design to be rendered with full artistic expression. Ford's accession to the vice presidency on December 6, 1973 was watched by a nation deeply anxious about the Watergate crisis, and many recognized that Ford might soon be called upon to assume the presidency itself. This awareness lent special gravity to the vice presidential succession and to the commemorative medals produced for the occasion. Medallic Art Company's 64mm silver version was aimed at serious collectors who desired both the precious metal content and the larger format that allowed full appreciation of the sculptural design. The firm's craftsmen maintained exceptional quality standards at this size, with the deep relief and sharp detail that distinguished MACO products from lesser medal manufacturers. This piece stands as a numismatic document of one of the most constitutionally significant moments in American political history.

Rarity Notes

Silver, 64mm. Produced by Medallic Art Company, New York. The large-format silver is among the scarcer versions of the Ford 25th Amendment medal. Estimated production in the low hundreds or fewer.

Cross References

PCGS #690772