(1957) Medal NE Numismatic Association Silver 31mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1957 silver medal was issued by the New England Numismatic Association, one of the prominent regional coin collecting organizations in the northeastern United States. The N.E.N.A. was established to promote numismatic education and fellowship among collectors across the New England states, hosting annual conventions that drew dealers and enthusiasts from throughout the region. The 31-millimeter silver piece commemorates one of the association's mid-century gatherings during a period of rapidly growing public interest in coin collecting. The 1950s represented a golden age for American numismatic organizations, with membership rolls swelling as the hobby attracted new participants drawn by the excitement of roll searching, the popularity of coin boards and albums, and growing media coverage of rare coin discoveries. Regional associations like N.E.N.A. served as vital community hubs, organizing bourse floors where collectors could buy and sell, educational programs where beginners could learn, and social events that forged lasting friendships among numismatists. Convention medals such as this silver example served as souvenirs and keepsakes for attendees, marking their participation in these annual gatherings.

Rarity Notes

Limited mintage silver convention medal. N.E.N.A. convention medals were typically produced in small quantities for distribution at the event, making surviving examples uncommon.

Cross References

PCGS #913746