Lot 2062
1904 Lewis and Clark Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 10,025 minted. Wonderful golden toning on both sides. A problem-free coin with luster racing over the surface, vivid and golden yellow in appearance. What's more, the fields acquit themselves nicely in terms of the absence of marks. Aside from the mint sheen, the devices also show excellent detail from the power imparted by the dies to all design elements. All is bold on both portraits.
Engraved by Charles E. Barber and struck for the exposition. The Lewis and Clark Dollar honored the Corps of Discovery which explored the Northwest in 1803 to 1806 at the behest of President Jefferson. They were sold for between $2.00 and $2.50 apiece, with the proceeds earmarked for completion of the bronze memorial to Sacagawea, part-time guide and full-time interpreter between the Corps of Discovery and the Indian tribes. Mintage figures show 10,025 dated 1904 and 10,041 dated 1905. Pop 140; 20 finer, 2 in 66+, 17 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7447) .
Estimated Value $8,000-UP.
|
| |
| Realized $11,750 |
