Kennedy Inauguration Original Limited Edition Medallion

Description

Kennedy Inauguration Medallion .999 Silver. 5.4 oz .999 pure silver. 2.75 inches across. A total of 7,500 of these silver medals were produced (This one is #7423) to commemorate John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 1961.
Paul Manship (1885-1966), a prominent sculptor adept at low relief, used his skills to produce a large number of coins and medals, including this one. The Medallic Art Company, America's oldest and largest private mint, still specializes in the design and manufacture of medals.
The official Inaugural Medal was struck in 70-mm gold (one for the President currently housed at the JFK Library in Boston); 7,500 in silver and 53,331 in bronze for public sale. There have been no restrikes.
Code 0222-53 24 Mar 21