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1915 (S) Panama-Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Gold Dollar

Strike Type
1915 (S) Classic Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1915
Denomination
Classic Commemoratives
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Classic Gold Commemoratives (1903-1926)
Designer
Charles Keck
Mintage
15,000
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
1.672g
Diameter
15mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$21,600
Sold
Grade
MS67+
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1915 (S) Panama-Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Gold Dollar is a commemorative dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco Mint struck 25,000 of these gold dollars plus 34 for the Assay Commission; 10,000 were melted, leaving a net distribution of 15,000. Issued to celebrate the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, which commemorated the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebuilding of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The obverse features the capped head of a Panama Canal worker, while the reverse displays two dolphins for the meeting of the two oceans. Designed by Charles Keck. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.672 grams, 15 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7449.

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