(1984) Medal A.N.A.Howland Wood Memorial Silver 63mm(Regular Strike)

Coin Details

Description

The 1984 Howland Wood Memorial medal is a 63-millimeter silver piece issued by the American Numismatic Association in honor of Howland Wood (1877-1938), a distinguished numismatist who served as curator of the American Numismatic Society from 1913 until his death. Wood was a prolific researcher and cataloger whose contributions to the field included foundational work on colonial and early American coinage. The A.N.A. established the Howland Wood Memorial Award to recognize outstanding numismatic achievement, and this substantial silver medal represents one of the most prestigious honors in American numismatics. At 63 millimeters in diameter, this is a large-format medal that provides ample surface area for detailed engraving and design work. The regular strike designation indicates standard production quality rather than a proof finish. The A.N.A., founded in 1891 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, has long maintained a tradition of issuing medals to commemorate its awards, conventions, and milestones, with the Howland Wood Memorial ranking among the organization's most respected recognitions for scholarly contribution to the hobby.

Rarity Notes

Produced in very limited quantities as an A.N.A. award medal. Silver examples at 63mm are particularly scarce, as these large-format pieces were expensive to produce and distributed only to recipients and select collectors.

Cross References

PCGS #918272