1936 Medal 250th Meeting P.C.N.S. Farran Zerbe Brass

Coin Details

Description

This 1936 brass medal commemorates the 250th meeting of the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society and honors Farran Zerbe, one of the most influential figures in American numismatic history. Zerbe (1871-1949) served as president of the American Numismatic Association from 1908 to 1910 and was instrumental in establishing the hobby's organizational infrastructure during the early twentieth century. His tireless advocacy for numismatic education and his legendary collection of money from around the world made him a towering figure whose name remains synonymous with dedication to the hobby. The P.C.N.S. honored Zerbe at their 250th meeting in recognition of his deep connections to West Coast numismatics. Zerbe had been closely associated with the San Francisco coin community and played a prominent role at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, where he operated the "Money of the World" exhibit and helped promote the exposition's commemorative coins. The brass composition and the meeting milestone format follow the P.C.N.S. tradition of producing medals in base metals for broad distribution to the membership at significant gatherings.

Rarity Notes

Scarce P.C.N.S. medal honoring Farran Zerbe. Produced in limited quantities for the 250th meeting. Zerbe-related numismatic items are actively collected as a specialty.

Cross References

PCGS #931661