1917 Gold $1.00 McKinley Memorial BU
Numismatic
1917 Gold $1.00 McKinley Memorial BU
This gold dollar, minted in 1917, serves as a striking commemorative tribute. Composed of 0.900 fine gold, the coin contains 0.0483 troy ounces of precious metal. It remains in brilliant uncirculated condition, preserving the crisp details of its original engraving. The obverse side displays a dignified profile portrait of William McKinley. On the reverse, the design depicts the McKinley Memorial building, a structure located in Niles, Ohio. When first distributed, these coins were housed in paper envelopes marked with the name of the organization responsible for the monument, the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Association based out of Youngstown, Ohio.
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Specifications
| Year | 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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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