1928 Medal Detroit Coin Club 100th Meeting A.N.A. Bronze 37mm

Coin Details

Auction Record

$100 MS67 05-02-2022 eBay

Description

This 1928 bronze medal, measuring 37 millimeters in diameter, commemorates the Detroit Coin Club's 100th meeting and carries an A.N.A. connection, indicating the event was held in conjunction with an American Numismatic Association gathering. The Detroit Coin Club was a prominent Midwestern numismatic organization whose active membership and regular meeting schedule allowed it to reach the hundred-meeting milestone relatively quickly. The dual recognition of both the local club achievement and the A.N.A. affiliation reflects the interconnected nature of American numismatic organizations during this period. Bronze was the standard composition for meeting milestone medals produced by local coin clubs, balancing durability and affordability for pieces distributed to attendees. The 37-millimeter diameter is close to the traditional 38mm standard used for many American commemorative medals. This medal documents the institutional vitality of the Detroit numismatic community during the late 1920s, a period when coin collecting was evolving from a pursuit of wealthy gentlemen into a broader hobby accessible to middle-class Americans with modest budgets.

Rarity Notes

Rare Detroit Coin Club milestone medal. Produced in limited quantities for members attending the 100th meeting. A.N.A.-affiliated examples carry additional collector interest.

Cross References

PCGS #901879