1900 Lafayette Silver Commemorative Dollar

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$935.00

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Here's your chance to own America's first commemorative silver dollar, and the first legal tender U.S. coin to depict a U.S. president – the 1900 Lafayette silver dollar – in beautiful Borderline Uncirculated condition!


  • Borderline Uncirculated 58 condition, with full details and nearly full mint luster
  • First U.S. commemorative dollar
  • Dated 1900 but actually struck on December 14, 1899 on centennial anniversary of George Washington's death
  • Helped raise funds for monument to General Lafayette, gifted to Paris by the United States at 1900 Paris Exposition world's fair
  • During the Revolutionary War, Lafayette brought French troops and ships to aid the American colonies, and played a key role in America's struggle for independence
  • Obverse bears portraits of General Lafayette and first U.S. President George Washington
  • Reverse depicts Lafayette on horseback & is based on early model of the planned statue

This popular classic commemorative is an important addition to any U.S. coin collection, and perfect for history buffs. Add it to your collection today!


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