1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Gold Dollar - McKinley
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About This Coin
The 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Gold Dollar - McKinley is a United States Gold Dollar from the Classic Gold Commemoratives (1903-1926) series — the first year of the series. This ranks 6th of 9 years by total mintage, above the series median of 10,041. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue 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 that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Charles E. Barber.
