Lot 1435
1904 Lewis and Clark Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice fresh untoned example. The surfaces are prooflike. Only 10,025 struck. Engraved by Charles E. Barber as were a number its contemporary U.S. commemorative designs, and struck for the exposition. The Lewis and Clark Dollar paid honor to the Corps of Discovery which explored the Northwest in 1803 to 1806 at the behest of President Jefferson. They were sold for between $2.00 and $2.50 apiece, with the proceeds earmarked for completion of the bronze memorial to Sacagawea, part-time guide and full-time interpreter between the Corps of Discovery and the Indian tribes. Mintage figures show 10,025 dated 1904 and 10,041 dated 1905 (PCGS # 7447) .
Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.
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| Realized $1,939 |
