Lot 49
1903 G$1 JEFF
NGC 66
Starting bid
$1,475
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 66
- Certificate
- 3000410001
- Denomination
- G$1
- Year
- 1903
- Series
- Commemorative Gold
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar, Jefferson Portrait. This 1903 G$1 JEFF commemorative gold dollar represents one of the most significant early American commemorative issues. Struck to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis, this piece features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse, commemorating his pivotal role in the historic acquisition that doubled the nation's territory. The coin is graded NGC MS-66, representing an exceptional example of this early twentieth-century commemorative. At this grade level, the piece displays lustrous fields with minimal contact marks, retaining strong definition throughout the design elements. The MS-66 designation places this example well above average for the issue, making it particularly desirable to advanced collectors of early American commemoratives. Commemorative gold dollars from the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition series remain highly sought after by numismatists, both for their historical significance and their relative scarcity in higher grades. The combination of strong eye appeal, solid technical grading, and the iconic subject matter makes this an attractive offering for collectors focused on early commemorative coinage. NGC Certificate #3000410001




