1947 Medal 56th ANA Convention Silver 20th Anniversary BNA

Coin Details

Description

This 1947 silver medal from the 56th A.N.A. Convention and 20th anniversary of the Buffalo Numismatic Association occupies the middle tier of the three-metal commemorative series that also included gold and brass versions. Silver convention medals were produced in larger quantities than the gold presentation pieces but in far fewer numbers than the brass souvenirs, making them the preferred choice for serious collectors who wanted a medal of intrinsic value without the cost of gold. The silver composition gives this medal a visual distinction and heft that the brass version cannot match, while remaining accessible to collectors of moderate means. The 1947 A.N.A. Convention in Buffalo took place during the immediate postwar period, when the hobby was experiencing renewed growth as veterans returned home and resumed collecting activities interrupted by military service. The convention provided a forum for collectors to reconnect with the hobby and with fellow enthusiasts, and the silver medal served as a premium keepsake of that reunion. The B.N.A.'s dual commemoration format — celebrating both the national convention and its own anniversary — created a medal with appeal to collectors of both A.N.A. convention memorabilia and Buffalo regional numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Scarce silver convention medal. Middle tier of the gold-silver-brass series. Produced in moderate but still limited quantities for the 56th A.N.A. Convention.

Cross References

PCGS #899561