(1997) Silver Medal Clinton 2nd Inauguration Medallic Art Co.

Coin Details

Description

This silver medal by Medallic Art Company commemorates the second inauguration of President Bill Clinton on January 20, 1997. The silver composition marks this as the premium standard version of the Clinton second inaugural medal, produced in smaller quantities than the bronze edition. Clinton's reelection reflected the nation's satisfaction with the strong economy and his centrist "Third Way" policy approach. The 1997 inauguration was the last of the twentieth century, and Clinton's address explicitly looked forward to the approaching millennium. Medallic Art Company's silver inaugural medal maintains the artistic quality and portrait fidelity that characterized the firm's presidential series throughout its history. The silver Clinton medal captures a president at the height of his popularity and political skill, enjoying strong approval ratings and presiding over the longest peacetime economic expansion in American history to that point. Silver inaugural medals from MACO served as the collector-grade standard for documenting presidential inaugurations, offering precious metal content and limited production numbers that ensured lasting numismatic value.

Rarity Notes

Silver. Medallic Art Co. Premium Clinton second-term inaugural medal. Limited silver production. Scarcer than bronze.

Cross References

PCGS #941917