1917 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC....

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Stunning 1917 McKinley Gold Dollar, MS67

1917 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC. This Superb Gem specimen of the elusive 1917 McKinley gold dollar is tied for the finest certified by either NGC or PCGS (7/07). Both sides of this piece have shimmering, frosty luster with a touch of satin that brings out the sharp design details. The obverse is bright yellow-gold, while the reverse has a blend of deeper yellow and honey-gold.
Despite a mintage of just 10,000 pieces, the 1917 issue failed to sell out, just as the 1916 McKinley dollar had unsold remainders. While B. Max Mehl, numismatic huckster extraordinaire, purchased a sizable number of the pieces, an unknown quantity were melted at the Mint. Regardless of any contemporary indifference toward this commemorative issue, numismatists avidly seek examples today, and this delightful survivor could find a place in the finest of collections.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYLL, PCGS# 7455, Greysheet# 10210)

Weight: 1.70 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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