1960 Medal B.N.S. 100th Anniversary Medallic Art Co., NY 38mm Silver

Coin Details

Description

This 38mm silver medal produced in 1960 by Medallic Art Company of New York commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Baltimore Numismatic Society (B.N.S.), one of the oldest and most respected local numismatic organizations in the United States. Founded in 1860, the Baltimore Numismatic Society has served as a center for coin collecting, scholarly research, and fellowship among collectors in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area for over a century and a half. Centennial commemoratives for numismatic organizations hold special appeal for medal collectors, as they document the history of the collecting hobby itself. The 38mm silver composition at limited production represents a premium anniversary piece distributed to society members and numismatic dignitaries. Medallic Art Company frequently produced medals for numismatic organizations, and these commissions represented a natural synergy between the medal manufacturer and the collecting community that constituted its most knowledgeable audience. The 1960 centennial of the Baltimore Numismatic Society coincided with a period of robust growth in American numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Silver, 38mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. Numismatic society centennial medal. Appeals to both medal collectors and numismatic history enthusiasts. Limited production.

Cross References

PCGS #925639