(1974) Medal Medallic Art Co. Silver Rockefeller Inauguration

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal by Medallic Art Company commemorates the inauguration of Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States in December 1974. The silver composition elevates this above the bronze version, making it the standard precious metal offering in the Rockefeller VP series alongside the 18K gold version. Rockefeller brought to the vice presidency a resume virtually unmatched in American political life: four terms governing the nation's most powerful state, extensive involvement in foreign policy through family foundations and government advisory roles, and a lifetime of public service grounded in the Rockefeller family's tradition of stewardship. His confirmation hearings revealed personal wealth exceeding 60 million dollars and gifts to political associates exceeding two million dollars, sparking extensive debate about the relationship between private wealth and public service. Medallic Art Company's silver medal captures Rockefeller's commanding presence and patrician bearing with the naturalistic portrait style the firm maintained across its presidential and vice presidential series. The silver Rockefeller VP medal represents the intersection of constitutional history, personal biography, and medallic art that characterizes the best of MACO's commemorative production during this extraordinary period in American governance.

Rarity Notes

Silver. Medallic Art Co. Premium VP inaugural medal. Lower production than bronze. Paired with bronze and 18K gold versions.

Cross References

PCGS #690781