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Pleasing Near-Gem Lafayette Dollar

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 PCGS. DuVall 1-B. This straw-gold near-Gem has vibrant luster and an intricate strike. Well preserved and attractive. The entire mintage of the Lafayette dollar was struck on December 14, 1899, the exact hundredth anniversary of George Washington's death. Although 50,026 pieces were struck, only 36,000 were issued, while 26 coins went to the Assay Commission. 14,000 Lafayette dollars remained in Treasury vaults until 1945, when they were melted.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYKW, PCGS# 9222, GSID# 10321)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 36,026


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Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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