A total of 7,500 of these silver medals were produced to commemorate John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 1961. Paul Manship, 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.
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