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50 Dollars Panama–Pacific Exposition
1915 year| Gold (.900) | 83.59 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 50 Dollars (50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 83.59 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Owl pearched on California pine branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PANAMA-PACIFIC·EXPOSITION
·E
PLURIBUS
UNUM·
S
·SAN FRANCISCO·
Engraver: Robert Ingersoll Aitken
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 gold coin is that it was designed by renowned sculptor and coin designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. He was commissioned by the US Mint to create the coin for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, which was held in San Francisco to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. The coin features a stunning design that showcases Lady Liberty striding forward with the sun behind her, symbolizing the dawn of a new era. The coin's design was widely praised for its beauty and artistry, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 S | 645 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars (Panama–Pacific Exposition) 1915 coin.
