1971 Medal Western Reserve Numismatic Club C/M on 1921-S Morgan $1

Coin Details

Description

This 1971 medal from the Western Reserve Numismatic Club is a counterstamped piece created by applying the club's die to a 1921-S Morgan silver dollar. The practice of counterstamping or countermarking existing coins with organizational dies has a long history in numismatics, and the Western Reserve Numismatic Club of Cleveland, Ohio became one of the most prolific practitioners of this art form in the American coin club world. Using a 1921-S Morgan dollar as the host coin combines the club's identity with one of the most recognizable coins in American numismatics. The 1921-S Morgan dollar host coin is the final year and San Francisco issue of the iconic Morgan silver dollar series, which had been discontinued in 1904 before being briefly revived in 1921. The Western Reserve Numismatic Club's counterstamp transforms the coin from a standard numismatic item into a dual-identity piece that documents both the original Mint issue and the club's commemorative program. These counterstamped pieces are collected both as club memorabilia and as a distinct category within the broader field of counterstamp numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Scarce counterstamped Morgan dollar from the Western Reserve Numismatic Club. Limited quantities produced as club souvenirs.

Cross References

PCGS #914481