1958 Silver Medal 14th Convention Worcester N.E.N.A.

Coin Details

Description

This 1958 silver medal commemorates the 14th Convention of the New England Numismatic Association, held in Worcester, Massachusetts. The N.E.N.A. organized annual conventions across the New England states, rotating among host cities to serve the region's widely distributed collecting community. Worcester, located in central Massachusetts, provided a geographically accessible venue for collectors traveling from across the six New England states. The 14th convention in 1958 took place during the late 1950s coin collecting boom that would soon explode into a nationwide phenomenon. The silver composition elevates this convention medal above the more common bronze issues, suggesting the Worcester host committee or the N.E.N.A. leadership chose to produce a premium commemorative for this particular gathering. New England's numismatic heritage runs deep, with the region home to some of the oldest coin clubs and most distinguished collectors in American history. The N.E.N.A. convention medals collectively document the geographic progression of the association's annual meetings across the region, creating a medallic map of New England numismatic hospitality.

Rarity Notes

Scarce silver convention medal from the N.E.N.A. 14th Convention in Worcester. Silver issues were produced in smaller quantities than bronze counterparts.

Cross References

PCGS #925635