The 1915-S Panama-Pacific $50 Round is one of the most celebrated commemorative gold coins in all of American numismatics. Issued to mark the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco, this massive gold piece was struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1915. With a total mintage of just 483 pieces for the round variety, it ranks among the rarest and most coveted US commemoratives ever produced.

The obverse features a helmeted portrait of Minerva in left profile, rendered with bold, sculptural detail by sculptor Robert Aitken. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arcs above, while FIFTY DOLLARS and the Roman numeral date MCMXV appear below. The reverse presents a majestic owl perched atop a pine cone amid pine boughs, encircled by the legend PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION / SAN FRANCISCO, with E PLURIBUS UNUM to the right. The devices are sharply defined throughout, with strong field-to-device contrast and a warm, rich golden luster.

PCGS has graded this example MS-65, and it also carries the CAC green sticker, confirming it meets the highest quality standards within the grade. The surfaces display the brilliant, original luster and sharp strike expected of a gem specimen of this legendary issue. For those seeking a gem-quality example of the most iconic US commemorative gold coin, this 1915-S Pan-Pac Round delivers at the highest level. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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