(1985) Bronze Medal Reagan 2nd Inauguration Medallic Art Co.

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Description

This bronze medal by Medallic Art Company commemorates the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan in January 1985. Reagan's reelection victory was one of the most decisive in American presidential history, with 525 electoral votes to Mondale's 13. The medal captures Reagan at the peak of his political popularity, with the economy growing strongly and his personal approval ratings at high levels. The bronze composition represents the standard accessible format in MACO's inaugural medal program, produced in larger quantities than silver or gold versions to serve the broadest audience of collectors and supporters. Reagan's second inaugural address, delivered to a smaller crowd due to the extreme cold that forced the ceremony indoors, struck themes of opportunity, peace through strength, and American renewal that had defined his first term. Medallic Art Company's continuing production of presidential inaugural medals through the 1980s maintained a tradition stretching back decades, documenting the peaceful transfer and continuation of democratic power through the medium of medallic art. The firm's artistic standards remained high even as the medal market evolved with changing collector demographics.

Rarity Notes

Bronze. Medallic Art Co. Standard inaugural medal format for Reagan's second term. Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #941913