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(2025) William McKinley Medal MS Silver, Matte Finish Values
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William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death on September 14, 1901. During his administration, he oversaw the United States' victory in the Spanish-American War.
This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $79.51
Obverse: The obverse depicts a bust of William McKinley with the inscription “WILLIAM McKINLEY.”
Reverse: The reverse features the inscriptions “INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAR∙4∙1897,” “SECOND TERM MAR∙4∙1901,” “ASSASSINATED SEP∙6∙1901,” and “DIED SEP∙14∙1901.” To the left, the figure of Columbia is standing and mourning with her right hand resting on a shield bearing the Presidential eagle; below are a palm branch and wreath with crossed ribbons.
Source: US Mint
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
10,460
Coinage Type:
Presidential Medal
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
William McKinley
Variety 2:
Silver, Matte Finish
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
31.1 gr
Weight:
1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.999 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
WILLIAM McKINLEY
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAR∙4∙1897, SECOND TERM MAR∙4∙1901, ASSASSINATED SEP∙6∙1901, DIED SEP∙14∙1901.
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
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