1900 Lafayette Commemorative Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1900 Lafayette Commemorative Dollar is a United States dollar from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series. The net mintage of Lafayette dollars dated 1900 was 36,026, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Charles E. Barber.
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