Lot 2833
1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning. A worldly dose of heavy satin luster enlivens the broad expanse of field on either side. The fields are clearly of Gem caliber, hence the MS65 grade, but more to the point, the strike is bold enough to warrant special reference. Only 17,500 coins struck. Pop 472. (PCGS # 7444) .
Trivia: McKinley was supposedly the inspiration for the Wizard in "The Wizard of Oz." His portrait appeared on the U.S. $500 bill from 1928 to 1946. He had a pet parrot named "Washington Post." And finally, McKinely was the last U.S. Civil War veteran to be President.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700.
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| Realized $2,415 |
