No Date Silver Medal U.S. Mint Retirement

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,640 MS63 08-23-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This undated silver medal is a U.S. Mint Retirement award, presented to employees upon their retirement from the United States Mint. Internal Mint recognition medals are among the most scarce and interesting pieces in American numismatics, as they document the institutional culture of the Mint itself. Retirement medals are produced in very small quantities — only for actual retirees — making them far rarer than any commercially produced medal. Silver medals occupy a premium tier in the commemorative hierarchy, with their precious metal content signaling special significance and ensuring that recipients and collectors valued these pieces above base metal alternatives. The silver composition reflects the Mint's appreciation for its long-serving employees and the tradition of presenting precious metal recognition pieces within the institution that produces the nation's coins and medals.

Rarity Notes

Silver U.S. Mint retirement award. Extremely limited to actual retirees. Internal Mint production only.

Cross References

PCGS #948429; U.S. Mint; Retirement Award; Silver; Internal Medal