1976 Medal 85th ANA Convention Brass, 39mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1976 brass medal is the 39-millimeter version of the 85th A.N.A. Convention issue, representing the largest of the sizes produced for the Bicentennial-year gathering. At 39 millimeters, this medal approximates the diameter of a silver dollar, providing generous surface area for the convention's commemorative design. The larger format allowed for more detailed engraving and a more impressive presentation compared to the smaller companion pieces in the series. The 39-millimeter size is the traditional format for substantial commemorative medals, and its use for the premier version of the 85th convention medal reflects the significance the A.N.A. placed on its Bicentennial-year gathering. The brass composition kept the medal affordable despite its larger size, ensuring that convention attendees could acquire the full-sized version without the cost of a silver or gold example. The 1976 A.N.A. Convention brought together the nation's largest coin collecting community during a year when numismatics occupied an unusually prominent place in American popular culture.

Rarity Notes

Collectible large-format brass convention medal at 39mm. The largest size in the 85th A.N.A. Convention medal series.

Cross References

PCGS #965794