1967 Assay Commission Medal - JK-AC-111, Bronze, Eva Adams

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,020 MS64 03-29-2023 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1967 Assay Commission medal in bronze, cataloged as JK-AC-111, features Eva Adams, who served as the 28th Director of the United States Mint from 1961 to 1969. Adams was only the second woman to lead the Mint (following Nellie Tayloe Ross, 1933-1953), and her tenure spanned one of the most turbulent periods in Mint history — the coin shortage, the elimination of silver, and the transition to clad coinage. The "AE" designation confirms the standard bronze composition. Adams' appearance on the Assay Commission medal was somewhat unusual, as the series more commonly featured presidents or Treasury Secretaries rather than Mint Directors. Her inclusion reflected the Mint's central role in the ongoing coinage transition and Adams' personal involvement in implementing the changes. She was a forceful administrator who navigated the complex political and technical challenges of the composition changeover.

Rarity Notes

JK-AC-111, bronze (AE) composition. Features Eva Adams, 28th Mint Director (second woman). Standard commission distribution.

Cross References

PCGS #972706; JK-AC-111; Eva Adams; Mint Director 1961-1969; 1967 Assay Commission