2010 (D) Presidential Dollar - Abraham Lincoln, Position B

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$30 MS68 05-01-2019 eBay

Description

The 2010 (D) Presidential Dollar - Abraham Lincoln, Position B represents a Denver Mint issue from the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 48.0 million examples, making this ranked 13th of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 7% 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 sixteenth President (1861–1865), Abraham Lincoln preserved the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation that began the end of slavery in America. The most depicted president in U.S. numismatics, Lincoln has appeared on the cent since 1909. Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, and Lincoln were honored. The Lincoln dollar drew strong collector interest due to the president's enduring popularity, but overall circulation demand continued to decline. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 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 #417259.