(1974) Medal Medallic Art Co. NY Silver G. Ford Inauguration

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal by Medallic Art Company of New York commemorates the inauguration of Gerald Ford as the thirty-eighth President on August 9, 1974. The silver composition places this in the premium tier of MACO's Ford presidential inaugural offerings, produced in smaller quantities than the bronze version for serious collectors and dignitary presentations. Ford's presidency began under the most unusual circumstances in American history — he remains the only person to serve as president without being elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency. Despite this unelected status, Ford provided the steadying leadership the nation required during one of its deepest constitutional crises. The silver medal's luminous surface was well suited to rendering Ford's earnest, approachable features with the fine detail that Medallic Art Company's die-cutters achieved in precious metals. Silver inaugural medals from MACO served as the standard premium commemorative, affordable enough for dedicated collectors while prestigious enough for official presentations to political figures and foreign dignitaries. The Ford silver inaugural medal documents a constitutional first that tested and ultimately vindicated the framers' provisions for presidential succession.

Rarity Notes

Silver. Medallic Art Co. NY. Premium inaugural medal. Lower mintage than bronze. Part of the Ford inauguration multi-metal series.

Cross References

PCGS #690794