2016 William Saroyan, Fresno Numismatic Society Commemorative Silver Medal

Identifier

ANRO-1574

Reference Description

Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of William Saroyan, labeled as an author and playwright, with the inscription "Honoring Fresno's Armenian Culture" along with "William Saroyan" and "1946 Fresno Numismatic Society".

Reverse: The reverse displays a map of California with a highlighted area and the inscriptions "Fresno Numismatic Society" and "Organized 1946". There is also text that reads "ANA 12477 CSNA 796", referring to the American Numismatic Association and the California State Numismatic Association, and "The Hobby of Coins, Currency, and Medals".

Specifications: Silver .999, 39mm, 31.12g
Artist / Engraver:
Mint: BEX Engraving, Fullerton, CA
Edge: 1 TROY OZ. .999 FINE SILVER
Mintage: 50pcs.
Reference:
Image shown: Private collection

Files

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Collection

Citation

“2016 William Saroyan, Fresno Numismatic Society Commemorative Silver Medal,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 22, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1574.