1915-S Gold $1.00 Panama-Pacific BU
Numismatic
1915-S Gold $1.00 Panama-Pacific BU
In 1915, the San Francisco Mint struck a limited run of 15,000 gold dollar coins to mark the grand opening of the Panama Canal and the celebrated Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This historic issue, containing 0.0483 troy ounces of gold, stands as a brilliant testament to the engineering marvels of the early twentieth century. The obverse of the coin, designed by Charles Keck, honors the human effort behind the canal's construction. It features a strong, profile portrait of a laborer, symbolizing the thousands of workers who helped connect the two oceans. On the reverse, two dolphins curve gracefully around the central denomination. This marine motif encircles the words ONE DOLLAR, symbolizing the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans made possible by the canal. The coin also bears the year 1915 and the S mint mark, indicating its origin at the San Francisco Mint.
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Specifications
| Year | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.0483 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
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