1939 Token Central States Aluminum 18mm Numismatic Conference

Coin Details

Description

This 1939 aluminum token at 18mm diameter commemorates the Central States Numismatic Conference, an annual gathering of coin collectors and dealers from the midwestern United States. The Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) was and remains one of the largest regional numismatic organizations in America, hosting conventions that attract thousands of collectors and dealers. Convention tokens are a popular collecting specialty, documenting the history of organized numismatics through the souvenirs distributed at these events. The small 18mm diameter and aluminum composition made this token lightweight and inexpensive to produce for distribution to conference attendees. The 1939 date places this during the pre-war period when organized numismatics was growing rapidly as a hobby in the United States.

Rarity Notes

Aluminum 18mm convention souvenir. CSNS convention tokens are collected as a series. Available through numismatic channels.

Cross References

PCGS #902220; 1939 Central States Numismatic Conference Token