2009 (P) Satin Finish Presidential Dollar - William Henry Harrison, Position A

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2009

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date

Designer

Joseph Menna/Don Everhart

Mintage

784,614

Composition

88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese and 2% Nickel

Weight

8.1g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

$10 SP67 05-03-2023 eBay

Description

The 2009 (P) Satin Finish Presidential Dollar - William Henry Harrison, 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 Joseph Menna/Don Everhart. Struck in 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #407379. 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.