1974 Gerald R. Ford Inaugural Medal. By Mico Kaufman and Frank Eliscu, Struck by Medallic Art Co. Dusterberg-OIM 19G32, MacNeil-GRF 1974-2. Cameo Proof. 33.99 grams, 18 karat, 25.49 grams AGW. Beautiful golden-yellow surfaces with mottled reddish-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 mintage of 1,551 pieces, and housed in the original presentation case of issue. The case is intact and functional, but the interior of the lid is damaged. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)
