2009 (D) Satin Finish Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position A

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2009

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date

Designer

Susan Gamble/Don Everhart

Mintage

784,614

Composition

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

Weight

8.1g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

$40 SP68 04-02-2023 eBay

Description

The 2009 (D) Satin Finish Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position A is a special strike dollar struck at the Denver Mint, part of the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 784,614 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 40 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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. Auction record: $40 SP68 04-02-2023 eBay. 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 #409720.