1950 Medal PNNA 7th Annual Meeting 41mm C50-02a Bronzed Brass

Coin Details

Description

The 1950 Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association (PNNA) 7th Annual Meeting medal, cataloged as C50-02a, is a bronzed brass commemorative at 41mm. The PNNA, founded in 1940, serves coin collectors in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and surrounding states, hosting annual conventions that combine educational seminars, dealer bourses, and exhibit competitions. The 1950 meeting was the organization's seventh annual gathering. The bronzed brass composition — brass treated with chemicals to produce a bronze-like surface patina — was a common choice for regional numismatic convention medals, offering an attractive appearance at modest cost. The C50-02a catalog designation identifies this as a specific variety within the PNNA convention medal series, which has been documented by collectors of numismatic organization memorabilia. The 41mm diameter provides adequate space for convention-specific designs and inscriptions. Regional numismatic association convention medals serve dual purposes: they commemorate specific meetings and serve as collectible souvenirs that encourage attendance at future conventions. The PNNA's 1950 convention took place during a period of growth in organized numismatics, as postwar prosperity and leisure time enabled more Americans to pursue coin collecting as a serious hobby. Convention medals from this era document the expanding infrastructure of the hobby — the organizations, events, and publications that transformed coin collecting from an isolated pastime into a structured community.

Rarity Notes

Regional numismatic convention medals were typically produced in quantities of 100-500, depending on expected attendance. PNNA convention medals are collected as a series by Pacific Northwest numismatists. C50-02a designates a specific variety.

Cross References

PCGS #901872; C50-02a; Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association (PNNA) 7th Annual Meeting 1950