1977-FM Bronze Medal Jimmy Carter Inauguration 70mm Antique Finish
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$3,120 MS63 11-30-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
This 1977 Franklin Mint bronze medal at 70mm with antique finish is the premium bronze version of the Jimmy Carter inauguration medal. The antique finish creates an aged patina effect that gives the medal a museum-quality appearance, distinguished from the standard bright bronze version (PCGS #76638). The antique finish was applied through a controlled chemical process that darkened the surface, highlighting the relief details through contrast between dark recesses and lighter high points. This finishing technique was popular with collectors who preferred a more refined, traditional aesthetic for their presidential medal collections. The antique finish version was produced in smaller quantities than the standard bronze, creating a modestly scarcer variant for collectors seeking the premium version.
Rarity Notes
Bronze, 70mm, antique finish, Franklin Mint 1977. Premium finish variant. Less common than standard bronze.
Cross References
PCGS #938407; Franklin Mint Jimmy Carter Inauguration, 70mm AE Antique
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