William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to 1901. These 1917 $1 gold coins are a perfect tribute to him and all that he stood for. McKinley was the final Civil War veteran to serve in office and is known for both his international policies and his interest in keeping industry present and strong in America. 1917 Gold $1 McKinley Coins are currently available to you for purchase online at Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you in a graded PCGS slab!
- Historic coin honoring William McKinley!
- Consists of .0483 Troy ounces of .900 fine gold.
- Assigned a grade of MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Issued a face value of One Dollar from the United States government.
- The obverse shows President William McKinley.
- On the reverse side is a McKinley memorial building.
William McKinley was born in 1843 in Niles, Ohio. He was in college when the Civil War began, and eventually ended up joining the fight as a private for the Union Army. After studying law, McKinley joined Congress at the age of 34. He gained a reputation as the tariff expert, a skill he would employ later during his presidency. McKinley was also known for his front porch campaigns, delivering his message right from his home in Canton, Ohio for those who cared to listen. During his presidency, McKinley is perhaps best known for leading his country to victory in the 1898 Spanish-American war.
William McKinley is depicted on the obverse of 1917 Gold McKinley Coins. This bust of the 25th president of the United States was created by Charles Barber for the US Mint. This is a very stripped-down, Romanesque design featuring only the president’s neck and face. The coin’s country of origin and denomination are inscribed along the edges.
The William McKinley Memorial Site is shown on the reverse side of 1917 $1 McKinley Coins. This historic building was authorized by President William Howard Taft in 1911 and consists of both a museum and a library. Inscriptions on the reverse include McKinley Birthplace Niles Ohio 1917 Memorial.
When you order 1917 McKinley Coins in this online listing, you will receive a coin that has been officially graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service. The coin is protected inside of a sturdy plastic slab and includes a label with the grade of MS65 printed on it.
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