United States: 1915-S gold commemorative dollar, Panama-Pacific Exposition

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    United States: 1915-S gold commemorative dollar, Panama-Pacific Exposition

    PCGS MS63. Cert. #18703633.

    Numista-24936, Krause-Mishler-136.

    Mintage: 15,000.

    Ex-Dennis Semisalov ("ddddd" on CoinTalk), 15 January 2025. Prior provenance to Great Collections, Item #1587511, 27 October, 2024.

    The specially issued commemorative coins of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 were all handsomely designed. My particular favorite (and my United States "dream coin") is the octagonal $50 gold piece, but since I will never be able to afford one of those, I shall content myself with its little sister: the gold dollar. This design was produced by the sculptor     Charles Keck. It portrays the capped head of a Panama Canal worker, since the Exposition was a celebration of the opening of the Panama Canal. The pair of dolphins on the reverse represent the joining of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by the canal.

    This is a pleasing example with nice color, and I think it looks good for the grade.

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    lordmarcovan, Feb 19, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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  3. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Or the 1915 s 2 1/2 Pan-Pac ( big sister) pan pac ob.png
     
    David Betts, Feb 19, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Well, that's the middle sister, if my coin is the little sister and the $50 pieces are the big sisters. :)
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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  5. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    I thought the Ocoto was Big Daddy Lol !
     
    David Betts, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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  6. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Now that's a beauty! thumbsup.gif I have the two little guys but not the honker! :D

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    fretboard, Feb 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    lordmarcovan, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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  8. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Yes, according to the grade it definitely circulated, interesting question though. Here's the last one I bought and this one defintely circulated or at least it was worn. :D That said I don't think I'll ever wear it, the size is a little too feminine for this macho man! lol.gif

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  9. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    I absolutely love that 2 1/2 dollar gold piece!
     
    NLL, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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  10. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    The best I can do is this one. PAN-PACIFIC ANTIQUED 2A-horz.jpg
     
    dwhiz, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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  11. RockyB

    RockyB Active Member

    Nice coin!
     
    RockyB, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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