1962 Medal ACNA Annual Convention 41mm Medallic Art Co., NY(Special Strike)

Coin Details

Description

This 41mm medal produced in 1962 by Medallic Art Company of New York with a special strike finish commemorates the American Canadian Numismatic Association (ACNA) Annual Convention. The ACNA promoted numismatic fellowship and collaboration between American and Canadian collectors, and annual convention medals served as souvenirs, attendance tokens, and collectible commemoratives for members present at the gathering. Convention medals are a well-established tradition in organized numismatics, with each annual meeting typically featuring a unique medal design related to the host city, convention theme, or numismatic subject of current interest. The 41mm diameter and special strike production indicate this was a premium convention souvenir rather than a mass-produced token. Medallic Art Company's involvement in producing convention medals for numismatic organizations was a natural extension of their business, as convention attendees represented the most engaged and knowledgeable segment of the medal-collecting audience. These medals were produced in quantities limited to convention attendance and advance orders, making them inherently scarce compared to publicly distributed medals.

Rarity Notes

Special Strike, 41mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. Numismatic convention medal. Production limited to convention attendance. Scarce, especially in special strike.

Cross References

PCGS #898984