ANA MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
TOP POP: Gilt Variety - Brilliant Gem+
*Stunning eye-appeal on this brilliant, untoned example of extraordinary rarity. Grading just above brilliant gem, this stunning specimen is in near perfect condition; Design matches its bronze and silver counterparts of the same design.*
ANA MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Commemorates the grand opening of the American Numismatic Association's (A.N.A.) headquarter building in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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An exceedingly rare issue that is potentially unique. I have never seen another example struck in gilt; neither have big names in the field such as renowned numismatist John Dean. It’s possible this was a trial strike or a presentation piece at the time it was made. All other issues of this design were struck in bronze/silver and sold as a set. Never was a gold plated variety included, nor mentioned. The mystery surrounding this piece is fascinating.
DESIGNER: Robert A Weinman
RARITY: Unknown; Likely extremely rare — Potentially unique
Possibly a trial strike or presentation piece.
*TOP POP* NGC Pop = 1; NONE Finer [03/2024]
ANA MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(Minted by Medallic Art Company, N.Y., Gilt over Copper, 38mm, 23.4g, Round, Plain/Lettered Edge)
OBVERSE: American Numismatic Association / (Depiction of the ANA Headquarters Building) / Home and Headquarters/ Building / Dedicated / June 10, 1967
REVERSE: For Advancement in Numismatics / (Image Depicting Map of US and Canada with Colorado Springs at the Center) / Colorado Springs / Colorado
EDGE: Medallic Art Co.