Lafayette *1900* Dollar - United States Of America / Paris

A great opportunity to purchase this stunning restrike.

Lafayette 1900 Dollar.

The Lafayette dollar was a silver coin issued as part of the United States’ participation in the Paris World’s Fair of 1900. Depicting Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette with George Washington, and designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, it was the only U.S. silver dollar commemorative prior to 1983, and the first U.S. coin to depict American citizens.

These coins are steeped in United States Of America History. Historical representation of some of the worlds most beautiful coins ever minted. The term Restrike is a coin that has been minted at a later date. These coins are minted in the modern day with no silver content.

Many people are now collecting Restrikes and running them along side their coin collection and filling in the gaps. Finding some originals can be difficult and once found quite expensive. If you are looking for original Excellent graded coins please see that category.