1903 G$1 LA Purchase, McKinley MS(PCGS#7444)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4811

Grade

MS67+

Price

3,360

Lot Description

Rich satin surfaces flow with amber and rose-gold color. The present coin has a remarkably pristine appearance without a single blemish to speak of, duly earning the premium Superb Gem grade from PCGS. Though 125,000 pieces were minted, most failed to sell and it is estimated that only 16,000 to 20,000 McKinley gold dollars were released. While Mint State grades are plentiful, coins certified finer than MS-67 become an elusive rarity. This example is one of the highest graded by PCGS.