Lot 222
1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar Philadelphia
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $275
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-350
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1900
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 24.6 Grams
Additional Description: The 1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the enduring Franco-American alliance and the contributions of General Lafayette during the American Revolution. The obverse depicts a finely detailed portrait of Lafayette, capturing both his dignified presence and his symbolic role as a champion of liberty, while the reverse typically features allegorical imagery celebrating freedom and friendship between the two nations.
As a commemorative issue, the 1900 Lafayette Dollar was produced in limited quantities, making it rarer and more sought after than standard circulation dollars. The coin’s 90 percent silver content gives it a substantial heft and a luminous surface that, when well preserved, reveals the intricate relief and artistry of the design.
This coin stands not only as a collectible but as a tangible link to a moment of historical reflection, honoring international friendship and the enduring ideals of liberty. For collectors and scholars, the 1900 Lafayette Dollar embodies both artistic refinement and the cultural resonance of early twentieth-century commemorative coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 222
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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