Whitman Expo
1915-S Panama-Pacific Expo Gold dollar MS Values
Details
Of the dozens of commemorative coins struck during the traditional era spanning from 1892 through 1954, there is perhaps no more popular a grouping than those made in conjunction with the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. This world's fair, held less than a decade after the City by the Bay was virtually destroyed by the massive 1906 earthquake, inspired the creation of five commemorative coins, including a half dollar, this gold dollar, a $2.50 quarter eagle, and two large $50 gold coins.
The 1915-S Pan-Pac gold dollar was designed by Charles Keck and shows on its obverse the head of a Panama Canal laborer, while the reverse depicts two dolphins encircling the words ONE DOLLAR. Most of these coins survive in uncirculated condition in the grades of MS62-66, while those grading MS67 or higher are quite rare.
Basic Information
GSID:
10217
Coin Date:
1915-S
Denomination:
G$1 / Gold dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
15,000
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Panama-Pacific Expo
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.672 gr
Weight:
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.04837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
