1974 Medal San Francisco Mint Bicentennial C.S.N.A Silver

Coin Details

Description

This 1974 silver medal commemorates the Bicentennial of the San Francisco Mint, produced for the California State Numismatic Association as the premium companion to the brass version. The silver composition elevates this convention medal to a more significant collectible, appealing to both numismatic convention attendees and collectors of San Francisco Mint memorabilia. Bronze medals have served as the workhorse composition for American commemoratives, providing a durable and affordable medium that allowed broad distribution while maintaining the artistic quality of the original designs. Institutional support for medal collecting through libraries, museums, and educational programs has helped establish these pieces as legitimate subjects for scholarly research alongside their traditional role as collectible objects. The San Francisco Mint's history — from Gold Rush refinery to modern proof coin production facility — encompasses the entire arc of California's transformation from frontier territory to the world's fifth-largest economy.

Rarity Notes

Silver C.S.N.A. medal. San Francisco Mint bicentennial. Premium composition for convention issue.

Cross References

PCGS #821217; San Francisco Mint; Bicentennial 1974; C.S.N.A.; Silver