1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar

• 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar
• HK: 299
• Rarity: R-4, 201-500 Known
• Composition: Silver - 60%
• Variety: With star on map

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the the Louisiana Purchase, "second in importance in nation's development only to American Revolution". Held on about 1270 acres in St. Louis, Missouri, this was our 4th largest exposition. The opening was originally to be held on April 30, 1903 but due to size and scope it was deferred until April 30, 1904 and ran until December 1, 1904 with an attendence of 20,000,000. President McKinley invited "all countries of teh world to participate in teh greatest of Expositions" which would "demonstrate America's progress since the Louisiana Purchase...promote friendly relations and the exchange of knowledge throughout the peoples of the world." ("So-Called Dollars" 58)