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

Coin Details

Auction Record

$940 SP69 01-04-2017 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2009 (P) Satin Finish Presidential Dollar - James K. Polk, Position A is a special strike dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. Total mintage reached 784,614. The obverse features rotating portraits of each U.S. president in order of service, released four per year, while the reverse displays the Statue of Liberty. Designed by Susan Gamble/Don Everhart. 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 #409719. The Presidential Dollar Program (2007-2016, continuing with deceased presidents) issued dollar coins honoring each president in chronological order. The 2007 Washington dollar "Godless Dollar" error (missing edge inscription) attracted widespread media attention. Position A and Position B edge lettering varieties are collected.