02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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1903 Souvenir Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar

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$385$325
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

1903 Souvenir Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar, the obverse depicting Thomas Jefferson.

Note: This souvenir gold coin was minted for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held at Forest Park in St. Louis in 1904. This was the first of two varieties of gold dollars authorized for the Exposition. The obverse bears the design of Thomas Jefferson who was president when the Louisiana Territory was purchased from France.
Estimate $400-600

Fine to very fine condition, reverse: HA in Purchase is worn nearly smooth.

Keywords

Thomas Jefferson, St. Louis, Forest Park, France, president