1916 Gold $1.00 McKinley Memorial AU
Numismatic
1916 Gold $1.00 McKinley Memorial AU
In 1916, a special gold dollar was struck to honor the memory of the assassinated United States President, William McKinley. This coin, minted in Philadelphia, contains 0.0483 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. It stands as a fascinating artifact from the pre-1933 era of American gold coinage, preserved today in Almost Uncirculated condition. The obverse of this small gold coin displays a profile portrait of McKinley, facing left. The reverse showcases the McKinley Memorial building, located in his birthplace of Niles, Ohio. The inscriptions on the coin include "MCKINLEY MEMORIAL" and "NILES OHIO", alongside the date of 1916, creating a permanent tribute in precious metal.
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Specifications
| Year | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Grade | Almost 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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