1932 Medal 200th Meeting April 27th P.C.N.S. Copper-Ni

Coin Details

Description

This 1932 copper-nickel medal commemorates the 200th meeting of the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society, held on April 27th. The P.C.N.S., founded in 1915 in San Francisco, became the leading numismatic organization on the West Coast and maintained an ambitious schedule of regular meetings that allowed it to reach this impressive milestone within seventeen years of its founding. The 200th meeting represented a significant achievement for any local numismatic society, demonstrating sustained member engagement and organizational stability through the economic upheavals of the late 1920s and early Depression era. The copper-nickel composition distinguishes this piece from the nickel-brass variant also produced for the same event, indicating that the P.C.N.S. struck the 200th meeting medal in multiple compositions to offer variety to its collecting membership. The April 27th date precisely records when this milestone gathering took place. The Pacific Coast Numismatic Society developed a rich tradition of medallic issuances over its long history, creating pieces for milestone meetings, anniversaries, and special events that collectively document the institutional history of West Coast numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Scarce P.C.N.S. milestone medal in copper-nickel composition. Produced in limited quantities for members attending the 200th meeting.

Cross References

PCGS #925621