(1985)-FM Silver Medal Reagan 2nd Inauguration

Coin Details

Description

This 1985 Franklin Mint sterling silver medal commemorates the second inauguration of President Ronald Reagan on January 21, 1985. Reagan's second inauguration was notable for being moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, with wind chill temperatures reaching minus twenty degrees Fahrenheit — the coldest inauguration on record. Reagan had won a landslide reelection victory over Walter Mondale in November 1984, carrying 49 of 50 states. The Franklin Mint produced inauguration medals for multiple presidencies, creating collectible series that documented the peaceful transfer and continuation of executive power. Sterling silver inauguration medals were typically offered in both proof and uncirculated finishes, with limited mintages that varied based on advance orders from the Franklin Mint's extensive subscriber network.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint limited edition. Presidential inauguration medals are popular with political history collectors.

Cross References

PCGS #941914; Franklin Mint Reagan 2nd Inauguration, Silver