Owner Comments:
CWNA MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Brilliant Gem: Deep Proof Like
*An exceptional, untoned specimen of this rare issue. Receiving the full DPL designation is an accomplishment worth noting, as the mirrored surfaces reflect light brilliantly. — As noted by the images, the details on the eagle on well struck and defined.*
CWNA MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Issued to commemorate the '4th Annual Spring Convention' for the Colorado-Wyoming Numismatic Association. The association was founded in 1952.
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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-67 *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: Unknown; Likely very rare - I have never seen another example
NGC Census not available.
CWNA MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(White Metal, 34mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: United States of America / (Image of Eagle Seen on Previous US Coins) / 1776-1976
REVERSE: Fourth Annual Spring / Denver / Colorado / Wyoming / '75 / May 22-24 / 1975 / Numismatic Convention
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.