1950 Medal 90th Anniversary of Boston Numismatic Society

Coin Details

Description

This 1950 medal celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Boston Numismatic Society, marking nine decades of continuous operation since the organization's founding in 1860. The Boston Numismatic Society's longevity placed it among the oldest surviving coin clubs in the United States, having outlasted countless organizations that formed and folded over the same ninety-year span. The 1950 anniversary came fifteen years after the society's 75th jubilee medal and continued the tradition of marking major milestones with commemorative pieces. By 1950, the Boston Numismatic Society had witnessed the entire arc of American numismatic history from the Civil War era through two world wars and the beginning of the Cold War. The society's membership over nine decades had included some of New England's most accomplished collectors, dealers, and scholars, and its meetings provided a venue for the exchange of knowledge that predated formal numismatic education programs. The 90th anniversary medal documents the society's continued vitality at mid-century, a period when the hobby was poised for explosive growth driven by the coin shortage of the 1960s and the resulting wave of public interest in coin collecting.

Rarity Notes

Rare anniversary medal from one of America's oldest numismatic societies. Produced in limited quantities for the 90th anniversary celebration.

Cross References

PCGS #925164