2009 (P) Presidential Dollar - Zachary Taylor, Position B

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$185 MS67 10-10-2020 eBay

Description

The 2009 (P) Presidential Dollar - Zachary Taylor, Position B is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 41.6 million examples, making this ranked 3rd 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 twelfth President (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was a career military officer and hero of the Mexican-American War who had never held political office or even voted before his election. He died just 16 months into his term. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. 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 #409725.