Whitman Expo
(2025-S) William McKinley Medal MS Silver, Matte Finish Values
Details
William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death on September 14, 1901. During his administration, he oversaw the United States' victory in the Spanish-American War.
Obverse: The obverse depicts a bust of William McKinley with the inscription “WILLIAM McKINLEY.”
Reverse: The reverse features the inscriptions “INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAR∙4∙1897,” “SECOND TERM MAR∙4∙1901,” “ASSASSINATED SEP∙6∙1901,” and “DIED SEP∙14∙1901.” To the left, the figure of Columbia is standing and mourning with her right hand resting on a shield bearing the Presidential eagle; below are a palm branch and wreath with crossed ribbons.
Source: US Mint
Basic Information
GSID:
393402
Coin Date:
(2025-S)
Denomination:
Medal / Medal
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Medal
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
William McKinley
Variety 2:
Silver, Matte Finish
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
31.1 gr
Weight:
1 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
WILLIAM McKINLEY
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAR∙4∙1897, SECOND TERM MAR∙4∙1901, ASSASSINATED SEP∙6∙1901, DIED SEP∙14∙1901.
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
