1974 Medal Old U.S. Mint Centennial C.S.N.A. Brass

Coin Details

Description

This 1974 brass medal commemorates the centennial of the Old U.S. Mint in San Francisco, issued by the California State Numismatic Association. The San Francisco Mint's original building at 608 Commercial Street operated from 1854 to 1874, when operations moved to the iconic "Granite Lady" at Fifth and Mission streets. The C.S.N.A.'s centennial medal marks the hundredth anniversary of the transition to the second San Francisco Mint facility, a building that survived the 1906 earthquake and fire to become one of the most storied structures in American numismatic history. The brass composition kept this commemorative accessible to the C.S.N.A. membership while providing a durable medium for preserving the centennial milestone. The San Francisco Mint holds a special place in California numismatic culture, having struck gold coins from the treasure of the California Gold Rush and produced some of the most valuable rarities in American numismatics. The C.S.N.A.'s decision to honor the Old Mint's centennial with a medal reflects the deep connection between California's numismatic organizations and the minting heritage that shaped the state's identity.

Rarity Notes

Scarce C.S.N.A. centennial medal in brass. Produced in limited quantities for the Old U.S. Mint centennial commemoration.

Cross References

PCGS #925604