Owner Comments:
CWNA MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
TOP POP: 1/10 10K-Gold Filled Variety — Choice Brilliant Gem
Pedigreed: “Best of Show, Longmont” - Notation: “April 26, 1970”
*A museum quality specimen with remarkable detail and rich golden surfaces. Resides at the top of NGC’s Population Report as tied for the finest known - Obverse of specimen is virtually flawless; Mint-state choice brilliant gem surfaces show absolutely no signs of wear. — The reverse is unique in that it was issued as uniface; however, appears to have been utilized as the 1st place award in Longmont, Colorado for the CWNA coin show in 1970 as indicated by the counterstamp. NGC has added this as a pedigree and subsequent notation to the certification; making this example that much more unique and utterly rare.*
CWNA MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Issued as the inaugural medal of the Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association and to commemorate the 'Pike's Peak Silver Mine.' The association was founded in 1952, as noted on the medal. — Additionally, this medal appears to have also been used by the CWNA as a potential 8th place award in Longmont, Colorado crocs 1970 as indicated by the “Best in Show” struck on reverse. This is of no surprise, considering this is the only “gold filled” variety of the 4 metal-types that exist for this issue (bronze, nickel, silver, and gold filled.” The issue is normally uniface. Reverse is also inscribed with “1/10 10K G.F.” which indicates the gold purity. — An absolutely fascinating and historic example of this already rare extremely rare issue.
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CWNA Medal Collection:
Although there is not an official guide for CWNA medals, “tokencatalog” has numerous issues documented. Based on all my investigation, I believe I have uncovered most of what was issued. Below is the list of all CWNA medals I am aware of, as well as if they are included in this collection or still outstanding (N/A listed if not included in collection). These have been grouped by issue and/or similar issue. Rarity, based on what’s known, is also listed:
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Bronze (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*): SCARCE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Bronze (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*/Pedigree: FCCC 1971): SCARCE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Nickel (Owned; Pending NGC Grading): RARE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: 1/10 10K Gold Filled (NGC MS-67 *TOP POP*/Pedigree: Best of Show Longmont, Colo. April 26, 1970): RARE
- 1952 CWNA Uniface “Pike’s Peak Silver Mine” - Jankovsky Slug: Sterling Silver (NGC MS-68 *TOP POP*): EXTREMELY RARE
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- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Bronze (NGC MS-67)
- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Gilt (NGC MS-65): RARE
- 1977 CWNA 25th Jubilee: Silver Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): RARE
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- 1974 CWNA 3rd Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-63 DPL)
- 1974 CWNA 3rd Annual Spring Convention: Brass (N/A): RARE
- 1975 CWNA 4th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-66 PL): VERY RARE
- 1975 CWNA 4th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (N/A): EXTREMELY RARE
- 1976 CWNA 5th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67)
- 1976 CWNA 5th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL): RARE
- 1977 CWNA 6th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67 PL)
- 1977 CWNA 6th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (Pending NGC Grading): RARE
- 1978 CWNA 7th Annual Spring Convention: Aluminum (NGC MS-67 DPL)
- 1978 CWNA 7th Annual Spring Convention: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL): RARE
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- 1977 CWNA Obverse Design: Clay Welty AVA, CWNA, TAMS Colorado Collector: Brass (NGC MS-66 PL) RARE
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- 1996 CWNA 1st ANA Sanctioned Pre-Show Denver, CO: 1 Oz. Silver Medal Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): 250 Struck
- 1996 CWNA 1st ANA Sanctioned Pre-Show Denver, CO/2006 115th ANA Convention Denver, CO Counterstamp: 1 Oz. Silver Medal Proof (NGC PF-68 UC): 250 Struck; Original 1996 issue. Number counterstamped unknown.
RARITY: Designated “Rare” by T. J. Jankovsky - I have never encountered another example for sale; particularly one with this counterstamp.
(*TOP POP* NGC Pop = 2; NONE Finer - NGC Total Pop = 2) [08/2022]
**Only 2 examples graded by NGC**
CWNA MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(1/10 10K Gold Filled, 33mm, Octagonal, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Pike's-Peak / Silver Mine / Colorado Wyoming / Numismatic Association / Inc. 1952
REVERSE: Best of Show / Longmont, Colo. / •April 26, 1970 / 1/10 10K-G.F.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association was officially incorporated in 1952. The Colorado Department of State (CDOP) records indicate the the non-profit was voluntarily dissolved on September 19, 2018.