Lot 1851
Complete Set of Old Timer Assay Commissioners Society Medals. A total of 51 medals in bronze, silver and one in gold represent the complete set.
In 1964, eighteen former members of the U.S. Assay Commission met in Cleveland, Ohio during the ANA Convention, to lauch this organization. They were encouraged by Miss Eva B. Adams, who at that time was Director of the Mint, and with assistance of Ray Lefman and Matt Rothert, organization details were soon completed. The purpose of the OTACS has one aim - to keep in touch to further good fellowship - and only commissioners are eligible for membership. Since the abolishment of the Assay Commission in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, who had administratively suspended public participation on the panel subsequent to the 1976 meeting, there bascially have been no new members.
Mr. Hunnicutt writes: The Old Timer Assay Commissioners met each year at the ANA for a period of 25 years and commissioned medals to be struck for them. One medal was struck in silver and another was struck in bronze. Each commissioner was allowed to purchase the silver medal by mail. The bronze medal was fitted with a pin so it could be worn at the convention. The bronze medal could only be purchased at the convention and could not be ordered. This means that having the complete set of medals indicates that you had 25 years of perfect attendance at the ANA annual meeting. A difficult task for most people.
When the medals were discontinued (Pittsburgh 1989), the final year saw a gold medal made (10 kt. gold 51.2 gr., 44.50 mm. Only 11 gold medals were struck.
Several years ago, an exhibit of these medals was shown at the ANA annual meeting and the exhibit won the grand award as Best of Show. "
Only two, possibly three complete sets exist. Included is a booklet issued by Chet Krause (the oldest living member) giving the history along with the number of medals struck and a membership directory. Lot of 51 coins.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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