1976 Medal 85th ANA Convention Brass

Coin Details

Description

This 1976 brass medal commemorates the 85th A.N.A. Convention, one of three known sizes produced for the convention's medal program. The 85th annual gathering of the American Numismatic Association in 1976 coincided with the United States Bicentennial, adding an extra layer of patriotic significance to the convention. The Bicentennial year was one of the most active in American numismatic history, with the special reverse designs on circulating quarters, half dollars, and dollars generating unprecedented public interest in coins and the organizations that promoted collecting. The brass composition of this convention medal provided an affordable souvenir for the thousands of attendees who visited the convention bourse floor and educational programs. The A.N.A.'s annual convention was by 1976 the largest numismatic event in the United States, drawing dealers and collectors from across the country for a week of trading, education, and fellowship. Convention medals served as tangible mementos of participation, and the 1976 Bicentennial-year issue carries particular historical resonance for collectors of both A.N.A. memorabilia and Bicentennial-themed numismatic items.

Rarity Notes

Collectible brass A.N.A. convention medal from the Bicentennial year. Produced for distribution to convention attendees.

Cross References

PCGS #964788