Gold Coin 50 Dollars Panama Pacific International Exposition, United States, 1915 Replica Gold Plated 24K, USA Proof
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Description (Brief): One (1) 50 dollar coin, Panama-Pacific International Exposition United States, 1915 Obverse Image: Bust of Minerva/Athena facing left. Obverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLARS / in GOD WE TRUST / McmxV Reverse Image: Owl perched on pinecones. Reverse Text: PANAMA-PACIFIC ExPOSITION / SAN FRANCISCO / E PLURIBUS UNUM Description: Designed by Robert Aitken, the round & octagonal coins were part of an elaborate attempt to raise money for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. That celebration was held in San Francisco between February & December, 1915. in turn, the exposition was intended to commemorate the completion & opening of the Panama Canal in the previous year. Dolphins were friendly companions of the vessels making the trip from one ocean to another, via the new Isthmian waterway. diameter: 44 mm Gold Coin 50 Dollars Panama Pacific International Exposition, United States, 1915 Replica Gold Plated 24K, USA Proof

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