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Lafayette Dollar - 1900

Production Process: Unknown   Coin Type: Commemorative   Denomination: Dollar   Authorized Mintage Maximum: 50,000   Production Facility: Philadelphia   Public Law Number: 188   Congressional Number: 55   Approval Date: 03/03/1899  
Image of George Washington and Lafayette in profile and the inscriptions United States of America and Lafayette Dollar.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
This first commemorative dollar coin by the United States Mint is also the first coin to feature a U.S. President. George Washington and Lafayette are shown in profile with the inscriptions United States of America and Lafayette Dollar.
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber


Image of equestrian statue and the inscription Erected by the Youth of the United States in Honor of Gen Lafayette Paris 1900.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
Image shows a statue of Lafayette on horseback. The inscription reads, Erected by the Youth of the United States in Honor of Gen Lafayette Paris 1900.
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber


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