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

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2009

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date

Designer

Susan Gamble/Don Everhart

Mintage

41,720,000

Composition

77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 1% other over a pure Copper core

Weight

8.1g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$1 - $4.61

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$14 MS68 05-03-2022 eBay

Description

The 2009 (D) Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position B represents a Denver Mint issue from 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. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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.