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Inaugural Medal Highlights Press Power and Price
In Washington the inaugural medal honors the press with about 500 tons of pressure per strike. The Medallic Art Company produces 1964 coins showing Johnson and the Presidential seal. A gold striking was given to Johnson, the first ten of 10,000 silver strikings go to Cabinet members, the rest sell for 38.50, bronze medals cost five. Process involves steel dies, repeated presses, heating to 1200 degrees, sulphuric acid annealing, and lathe trimming.
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Louis Santiago
Medallic Art Company
New York
Washington
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United States
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