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Marking the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, the 1903 McKinley gold commemorative dollar honors the president just months before he was assassinated signed legislation to fund the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The 1904 Louisiana Exposition was the place where these gold dollars and the similar 1903 Jefferson gold dollars were sold for $3 each. Interestingly it became the first United States coin to bear the image of a martyred president, coming six years before the Lincoln cent debuted in 1909 to honor the slain 16th president.
The McKinley gold dollar, designed by Charles E. Barber, was mostly saved as a numismatic souvenir of the fair and most known specimen survive in Mint State grades. The majority fall in the MS62-66, while MS67s are highly scarce, and MS68s are very rare. Many examples showcase decent luster and overall nice eye appeal.
Obverse Description
Portrait of William McKinley with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
The words LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS are printed with an olive branch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10202
Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
McKinley - Louisiana Purchase
Coin Date:
1903
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,500
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
7444
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1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS
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1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $400 – $16,000
1904 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $460 – $60,000
1905 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $500 – $40,000
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $304 – $4,550
1916 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $234 – $35,000
1917 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $304 – $3,800
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, without Star MS
Worth: $610 – $21,500
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, with Star MS
Worth: $720 – $18,000
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $1,400 – $30,000
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
Worth: $496 – $42,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Round MS
Worth: $40,000 – $500,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Octagonal MS
Worth: $45,000 – $400,000
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 11 Coins MS
Worth: $5,756 – $131,440
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 13 Coins MS
Worth: $90,756 – $1,031,440
Panama-Pacific Commemorative Set 1915-S, 5 Coins MS
Worth: $87,031 – $924,050
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS68 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-62 (PCGS).
$512
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-64 (PCGS).
$586
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-65 (PCGS).
$763
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,007
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-67 (PCGS).
$2,013
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 55, 2289 finer (5/26). CDN: $296.67 Whsle. B...
$390
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. Unc Details--Mount Removed (PCGS).
$336
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley Portrait. MS-63 (PCGS).
$480
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar -- Mount Removed -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 17,500. ...
$312
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar -- Ex Jewelry, Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details Net XF40. Mintage 17,500....
$288
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 17,500. ...
$312
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (78/1971). PCGS Population: (67/3227). CDN: $380 Wh...
$678
1903 McKinley G$1 PCGS AU Details (Scratch)
$235
1903 McKinley G$1 PCGS AU58
$410
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2101). PCGS Population: (10/3299). Mintage 17...
$411
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley--Scratched--VG8 CSN. NGC Census: (0/1768). PCGS Population (0/2931). Mintage: 17,500. ...
$258
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley--Scratched, Ex Jewelry, Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20....
$104
1903 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley AG3 PCGS. ...
$172
1903 $1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley--Cleaned--ANACS. AU ...
$218
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