C4: NUMISMATICS IN AMERICA EXHIBIT AT ANA

Discover the story of America's founding through the coins, medals, and paper money that financed a revolution, reflected political ideals, and helped forge a nation. The Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) invites you to experience one of the most transformative periods in American history through the remarkable numismatic treasures that circulated during the nation's birth.

Presented in conjunction with America's 250th Anniversary, this special exhibition will be on display August 25–29, 2026, during the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The four-case exhibit traces the evolution of American numismatics from the French and Indian War through the Revolutionary War, the Confederation period, and the ratification of the Constitution and the election of George Washington as the nation's first President. Together, the coins, medals, and currency tell the story of a people forging both a nation and a monetary identity.

Exhibition Highlights

Featured among the exhibition's extraordinary rarities are:

An original 1776 Washington Before Boston Comitia Americana Medal in bronze.

A Massachusetts 24-Shilling "Sword in Hand" note engraved and printed by Paul Revere.

Each artifact serves as a tangible witness to the events that transformed thirteen British colonies into the United States of America.

Many of the pieces on display rank among the finest known examples and represent decades of careful collecting, research, and stewardship. Together, they offer a rare opportunity to experience firsthand the numismatic artifacts that witnessed America's birth.

Conceived by Dr. David Menchell and developed through the collaborative efforts of numerous members of C4, this exhibition showcases not only extraordinary numismatic treasures but also the scholarship and dedication that have made C4 the premier organization devoted to colonial and early American numismatics.

Whether you are a seasoned collector, a student of history, or simply curious about America's founding, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to discover how money helped shape a nation.

Libertas Americana Medal

LEFT: Benjamin Franklin Nini terra cotta
RIGHT: Washington Inaugural Button eagle and star

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