1977 Silver Medal 33rd Convention Connecticut N.E.N.A.

Coin Details

Description

This 1977 silver medal commemorates the 33rd Convention of the New England Numismatic Association, held in Connecticut. The N.E.N.A.'s rotation of convention sites among the New England states brought the 33rd gathering to the Constitution State, continuing the association's tradition of serving collectors across the six-state region. By 1977, the N.E.N.A. had been hosting annual conventions for over three decades, establishing itself as one of the most durable regional numismatic organizations in the eastern United States. The silver composition distinguishes this as the premium version of the convention medal, produced alongside the brass variant for collectors who preferred a precious-metal souvenir. The N.E.N.A.'s 33rd convention took place during a period of growing sophistication in the coin market, with third-party grading services beginning to emerge and the marketplace evolving toward greater standardization. Convention bourse floors in 1977 offered a mix of traditional coin dealer tables and the emerging investment-oriented firms that would reshape the numismatic landscape in the following decade.

Rarity Notes

Scarce silver N.E.N.A. convention medal. Silver examples produced in smaller quantities than the brass companion piece.

Cross References

PCGS #931658