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1917 McKinley Memorial Gold dollar MS Values
Details
The 1917 McKinley commemorative gold dollars were struck to drum up monetary support for a memorial honoring the slain president. William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, and that is where the memorial referenced on this coin was built in 1915. The commemorative dollar, designed as a joint venture by Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan, features a bust portrait of McKinley on the obverse and a depiction of the memorial on the reverse.
While a fair number of these coin entered circulation -- many even becoming jewelry -- the majority are known in uncirculated grades. Most are in the grade range of MS62-66, while a scarcer number are known in MS67 or higher grades.
This coin is made of Gold and has a current melt value of $221.89
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
McKinley Memorial
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.672 gr
Weight:
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.04837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles Barber & George Morgan
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Designer:
George Morgan
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