1912 Medal 100th Meeting May 3rd Chicago Numismatic Society Copper

Coin Details

Description

This 1912 copper medal commemorates the 100th meeting of the Chicago Numismatic Society, marking an early milestone for one of the Midwest's most important coin collecting organizations. The Chicago Numismatic Society brought together collectors from across the Chicago metropolitan area, which by 1912 had grown into the nation's second-largest city and a major center of commerce and culture. Reaching one hundred meetings represented significant organizational endurance at a time when many local coin clubs formed and dissolved within a few years. The medal was struck in copper, a practical and affordable choice for a local numismatic society producing a commemorative for its membership. The May 3rd date recorded on the medal anchors this milestone to a specific gathering, preserving for posterity the exact moment when members celebrated their club's sustained vitality. Chicago's numismatic community would go on to become one of the most active in the country, eventually hosting numerous A.N.A. conventions and establishing the city as a major hub for coin shows and auctions.

Rarity Notes

Rare early Chicago Numismatic Society medal. Produced in very limited quantities for distribution to members at the 100th meeting. Few examples are known to survive.

Cross References

PCGS #925631