1942 Silver Medal NY Numismatic Club 38mm Otto Thomas Sghia

Coin Details

Description

This 1942 silver medal from the New York Numismatic Club honors Otto Thomas Sghia and measures 38 millimeters in diameter. The medal continues the club's tradition of recognizing distinguished members through individually named medallic tributes, a practice that created a series of personal recognition pieces documenting the individuals who contributed to the club's vitality during its early decades. The 38-millimeter diameter matches the standard format established by the club's earlier honor medals for Frank C. Higgins and Johnathan M. Swanson. The 1942 date places this medal during the early months of American involvement in World War II, when numismatic activity continued despite wartime disruptions to normal social and commercial life. The New York Numismatic Club maintained its operations throughout the war years, though meetings and medal production were necessarily affected by material restrictions and the absence of members serving in the armed forces. Silver medal production in 1942 would soon become more difficult as strategic metal conservation efforts intensified, making this piece one of the later silver issues from the club before wartime austerity took hold.

Rarity Notes

Rare personal recognition silver medal from the New York Numismatic Club. Produced in very limited quantities, fewer than a dozen examples for presentation purposes.

Cross References

PCGS #968493