1974 Gerald R. Ford Inaugural Medal. Dusterberg-OIM 19G32p, MacNeil-GRF 1974-2. Gold. No. 59. Proof. 32 mm. 31.37 grams, 18 karat, 23.53 grams AGW. A beautifully toned piece with crimson-red obverse color that gives way to lighter olive and rose iridescence on the reverse. This is the first modern inaugural medal in struck in gold, issued to commemorate Gerald Fords ascendancy to the office of president on the resignation of Richard Nixon. From a Proof mintage of 1,551 pieces, and housed in a custom black presentation case.
