Historic White House Treasures from Saturday's Toys presents... a vintage solid bronze medal produced by the Inaugural Committee to commemorate the second term of office for President Richard M. Nixon (1913 - 1994) and Vice President Spiro Agnew (1918 - 1996). The President's term came to an abrupt end less than two years later with his resignation from office on August 9, 1974; the first Presidential resignation in American history. By the time that Nixon had resigned, the Vice President had already resigned from office on October 10, 1973; the result of his conviction for felony tax evasion.
The high-quality medal is beautifully preserved in pristine condition. Solid bronze with traditional matte-finish. Sculpted by Gilroy Roberts; best known for his work in creating the John F. Kennedy portrait for the U.S. half-dollar. As such, this was the first Official Inaugural Medal to be sculptured by an artist whose portrait of a President appears on U.S. coinage.
Minted by the Franklin Mint exclusively for the Inaugural Committee. Additional hallmarks noted along edge of medal, as shown. Medal measures approx. 2.75"
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