John Tyler Presidential Dollar

United States · 2009

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring a portrait of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 2009
Denomination: $1
Metal: 885% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel

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Overview

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring a portrait of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.

Historical significance

Part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program established by Congress to honor U.S. presidents. John Tyler assumed office following the death of William Henry Harrison and notably faced a fractured political landscape and the annexation of Texas.

Obverse (front)

Features a right-facing portrait of President John Tyler with the inscriptions 'JOHN TYLER', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', '10th PRESIDENT', and the years of his term '1841-1845'.

Reverse (back)

Features a striking depiction of the Statue of Liberty, the denomination '$1', and the issuing authority 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $3.00 in circulated condition, up to $5 - $15 in uncirculated Mint State grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, presence of edge-lettering errors, and mint state eye appeal.

Grade assessment

Circulated to About Uncirculated (AU), showing light wear on the highest points of the design.

Mintage & rarity

Common; tens of millions were produced for the 2009 series.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties. These coins are made of a manganese-brass alloy and should not be magnetic.

Notable varieties & errors

Common edge-lettering errors, such as missing or double edge lettering.

Similar coins

Sacagawea Dollar, Susan B. Anthony Dollar, and other Presidential Dollars.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean fingers or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment in archival-grade flips or holders to prevent environmental toning.