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

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
Robert Aitken
Mintage
483
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
83.59g
Diameter
43.2mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$432,000
Sold
Grade
MS66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1915 (S) Panama-Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Gold Fifty Dollar - Round is a commemorative fifty-dollar gold coin struck at the San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco Mint struck 1,500 round $50 pieces plus 10 for the Assay Commission; 1,017 were melted, leaving a net distribution of 483. 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 helmeted head of Minerva, while the reverse displays an owl perched on a pine branch. Designed by Robert Aitken. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 83.59 grams, 43.2 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7451.

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