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Proof-like surfaces. Marking the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, the 1903 McKinley gold commemorative dollar honors the president just months before he was assassinated signed legislation to fund the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The 1904 Louisiana Exposition was the place where these gold dollars and the similar 1903 Jefferson gold dollars were sold for $3 each. Interestingly it became the first United States coin to bear the image of a martyred president, coming six years before the Lincoln cent debuted in 1909 to honor the slain 16th president.
The McKinley gold dollar, designed by Charles E. Barber, was mostly saved as a numismatic souvenir of the fair and most known specimen survive in Mint State grades. The majority fall in the MS62-66, while MS67s are highly scarce, and MS68s are very rare. Many examples showcase decent luster and overall nice eye appeal.
Obverse Description
Portrait of William McKinley with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
The words LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS are printed with an olive branch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
226270
Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
McKinley - Louisiana Purchase
Coin Date:
1903
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,500
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
87444
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1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS PL
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $400 – $16,000
1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $261 – $25,000
1904 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $460 – $60,000
1905 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $500 – $40,000
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $361 – $4,939
1916 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $261 – $35,000
1917 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $331 – $3,800
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, without Star MS
Worth: $610 – $21,500
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, with Star MS
Worth: $720 – $18,000
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $1,400 – $30,000
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
Worth: $514 – $42,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Round MS
Worth: $40,000 – $500,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Octagonal MS
Worth: $45,000 – $400,000
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 11 Coins MS
Worth: $5,900 – $132,324
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 13 Coins MS
Worth: $90,900 – $1,032,324
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS65 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (5/2). Mintage 17,500....
$1,800
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/6 an...
$810
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS66 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (1/1). Mintage 1...
$1,920
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS65 Prooflike NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/2). PCGS Population: (0/1). Mint...
$2,340
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