1917 McKinley Memorial Commemorative Gold Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1917 McKinley Memorial Commemorative Gold Dollar is a United States Gold Dollar from the Classic Gold Commemoratives (1903-1926) series — 6th of 8 years in the series. In 1917, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 10,000. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 10,041. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $15K in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber/George T. Morgan.