1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS).
An incredible survivor from this coveted issue, displaying iridescent powder blue highlights to dominant color in deep, vivid reddish-rose. Sharply struck with universal satin luster and freedom from grade-limiting blemishes. This piece is one of the very finest examples of the type known, ranking at the top of the PCGS Population Report. The Congressional Act of January 16, 1915, called for the production of special half dollars, gold dollars, quarter eagles and $50 gold pieces to commemorative the historic Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Act specified the maximum number of examples of each denomination to be struck, including 25,000 pieces for the gold dollar. Due to its proximity to the Expo, the San Francisco Mint produced all of the commemoratives, including the authorized 25,000 quarter eagles, plus an additional 34 coins for assay purposes. Sales to the public both at the Exposition and through other venues proved somewhat disappointing, however, and in due course 10,000 examples were returned to the Mint and melted, leaving a net distribution of 15,000 pieces. Most examples remain in Mint State, but very few are left in Superb Gem. The present example is one of the most exceptional specimens extant and simply cannot be improved upon.
PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH.
PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer.

Estimate: $8500