2009 (D) Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position B

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$14 MS68 05-03-2022 eBay

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The 2009 (D) Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position B is a dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 41.7 million examples, making this ranked 5th of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 6% of production. The obverse features rotating portraits of each U.S. president in order of service, released four per year and the reverse displays the Statue of Liberty. The eleventh President (1845–1849), James K. Polk is regarded by historians as one of the most effective single-term presidents, having fulfilled all four of his major campaign promises including the acquisition of California and the Oregon Territory through the Mexican-American War and diplomatic negotiations. William Henry Harrison, Tyler, Polk, and Taylor were released. "In God We Trust" moved from the edge to the obverse, ending the "Godless Dollar" controversy. Production remained high for circulation. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $5 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 77% copper, 12% zinc, 1% other over a pure copper core, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #409714.