1936 Silver Medal Detroit Coin Club 300th Meeting A.N.A.

Coin Details

Description

This 1936 silver medal commemorates the Detroit Coin Club's 300th meeting and carries an A.N.A. affiliation, continuing the club's tradition of marking milestone meetings with medallic issues. Having previously produced a medal for its 100th meeting in 1928, the Detroit Coin Club maintained its practice of documenting organizational milestones in metal. Reaching three hundred meetings by 1936 demonstrated the club's sustained vitality through the Great Depression, a period that tested many voluntary organizations but also drove some collectors to focus on affordable coin varieties as an accessible hobby. The silver composition represents an upgrade from the bronze used for the earlier 100th meeting medal, reflecting the increased significance of the 300th milestone or the club's improved financial position. The A.N.A. connection noted in the medal's attribution indicates the Detroit Coin Club maintained formal ties with the national organization, as many of the most active local clubs did during this era. Detroit's numismatic community benefited from the city's industrial prosperity, which created a collector base with the resources and interest to support an active club program.

Rarity Notes

Rare silver milestone medal from the Detroit Coin Club. Produced in very limited quantities for members at the 300th meeting. Earlier companion to the 1928 100th meeting medal.

Cross References

PCGS #934388