One Dollar ($1)

Presidential Dollar - James Madison

United States · 2007 (James Madison was the 4th President, issued after Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, starting in 2007)

The coin features a portrait of James Madison on the obverse, likely from the Presidential Dollar series. The coin has a golden appearance.

Country: United States
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: Manganese brass clad (outer layers of manganese brass, pure copper inner core)

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Overview

The coin features a portrait of James Madison on the obverse, likely from the Presidential Dollar series. The coin has a golden appearance.

Historical significance

The James Madison Presidential Dollar is part of the Presidential Dollar Coin Program, which honored each deceased U.S. President with a dollar coin. James Madison was the fourth President of the United States, known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These coins served to educate the public about American history and its leaders, though their widespread circulation was limited.

Estimated value

Circulated James Madison Presidential Dollars are typically worth their face value ($1). Uncirculated examples might fetch slightly more, generally $1.50 to $3, depending on grade and mint mark. Errors or unique varieties could be more valuable, but this coin appears to be a standard issue.

Care & preservation

To preserve the coin's condition, handle it by the edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in a coin holder, flip, or album designed for coin storage to protect it from environmental damage and scratches. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can devalue it.

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