1963 ANA Denver Memento Numismatic Medal (Medallic Art Co., Bronze, 51 mm)
1963 ANA Denver Memento Numismatic Medal (Medallic Art Co., Bronze, 51 mm)
1963 ANA Denver Memento Numismatic Medal (Medallic Art Co., Bronze, 51 mm)
Description:
A classic mid-20th-century numismatic medal issued as a memento for the 1963 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Convention in Denver, Colorado.
The obverse features a powerful allegorical design: a kneeling male figure (representing the numismatist) holding compasses and a torch, with a female figure, owl (wisdom), and sprouting plant nearby. The word “NUMISMATICS” arches across the top. Your example has a blank reverse (uniface or special variety).
Struck by the prestigious Medallic Art Company in bronze.
Key Specifications:
• Event: 1963 ANA Convention Memento, Denver, Colorado
• Material: Bronze
. Weight: 139.22 grams
• Diameter: 51 mm
• Manufacturer: Medallic Art Co., New York
• Year: 1963
Historical & Artistic Context:
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is the largest organization of coin collectors in the world. This medal was produced as a souvenir for attendees of the 1963 convention in Denver. The allegorical design celebrates the study and collecting of coins and medals, common themes in mid-century numismatic art. Medallic Art Co. was one of the leading private mints for high-quality medals during this golden era of American exonumia.
Medal pictured is the exact one you will receive.