Whitman Expo
Numismaster.com ceased operations on July 31, leaving paid digital subscribers scrambling to pursue other options for their numismatic information.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The 1903 Jefferson gold commemorative dollar was struck to help fund the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. This commemorative gold dollar honors Thomas Jefferson who, as the nation's third president, helped coordinate the Louisiana Purchase with France's Napoleon Bonaparte. The coin was designed by Charles E. Barber and was sold for $3 at the fair alongside a similar gold dollar honoring President William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901 just months after signing legislation appropriating funds for the event.
While 250,000 Jefferson gold dollars were struck, most remained unsold more than a decade after they were struck, and they were subsequently melted. Very few ever saw circulation, and given their small size and light physical weight many remain with relatively few marks or other detractions. A large number of these coins remain available in grades of MS62-66, though the coin is considerably scarce in MS67 and rare in higher grades.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
The words LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS are printed with an olive branch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10201
Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, ONE DOLLAR, 1803-1903, ST. LOUIS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase
Coin Date:
1903
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,500
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
7443
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Body: Referring page: https://www2.greysheet.com/prices/item/1903-jefferson-gold-commemorative/gsid/10201 GSID: 10201 Title: 1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Value By Grade
1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $251 – $25,000
1904 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $460 – $60,000
1905 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $500 – $40,000
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $351 – $4,550
1916 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $251 – $35,000
1917 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $321 – $3,800
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, without Star MS
Worth: $610 – $21,500
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, with Star MS
Worth: $720 – $18,000
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $1,400 – $30,000
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
Worth: $537 – $42,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Round MS
Worth: $40,000 – $500,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Octagonal MS
Worth: $45,000 – $400,000
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 11 Coins MS
Worth: $5,879 – $131,440
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 13 Coins MS
Worth: $90,879 – $1,031,440
Panama-Pacific Commemorative Set 1915-S, 5 Coins MS
Worth: $87,076 – $924,050
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. MS-64 (PCGS).
$793
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,068
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,281
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS62 PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 17,500. ...
$610
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,416
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 17,500....
$671
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$408
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar AU58 NGC. Mintage 17,500. ...
$492
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS68 NGC....
$11,700
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/3544 and 0/65+). NGC Census: (28/2217 an...
$528
1903 Jefferson G$1 PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$408
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (55/2016). PCGS Population: (45/3305). CDN: $425 W...
$480
1903 $1 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Jefferson, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details . NGC Census: (4/2101). PCGS Populat...
$352
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. UNC Details, Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/2200)....
$217
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/2188). PCGS Population: (4/3411). Mintage 17...
$411
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. EF-40 Rim Nick, Cleaned (Uncertified).
$397
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson--Mount Removed--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (1/2038). PCGS Population (4/3134). ...
$138
1903 G$1 JEFF
$215
Multiple Coin Lot...
$132,250
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS64 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,500. ...
$1,037
Greysheet News
Greysheet Offers Former Numismaster Subscribers 3 Months Free Subscription
8/10/2026
Special Quarters Headed for Circulation
The search is on for special quarter dollars that will be placed in circulation by the United States Mint as part of the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
8/10/2026
The Business of Numismatics: August 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
With the month of July and all the celebrations of Independence Day behind us, the rare coin market looks with anticipation to August.
8/7/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026