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The Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act (Pub. L. 109–285 (text)) authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, and one of the country's greatest leaders, guiding the nation through the tumultuous American Civil War.
From 2007 to 2011, presidential dollar coins were minted for circulation in large numbers, resulting in an ample stockpile of unused $1 coins. From 2012 to 2016, new coins in the series were minted only for collectors. [1] A new coin was released on December 4, 2020, to honor George H. W. Bush, who died after the original program ended. [2] [3]
The composition of the Presidential Dollar coins is identical to that of the Sacagawea Golden Dollar and Native American $1 coins. The Presidential Dollar series includes all presidents except ...
On May 11, 2011, Utah became the first state to accept these coins as the value of the precious metal in common transactions. The Utah State Treasurer assigns a numerical precious metal value to these coins each week based on the spot metal prices. The bullion coin types include "S" (San Francisco, 1986–1992), "P" (Philadelphia, 1993 – 2000 ...
5. 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny — $258,000. Older coins tend to be worth more the longer they are around. ... with coins rated at 70 holding the highest value. Color, the coin’s wear and ...
The first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th president of the United States was held on Thursday, March 7, 1861, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 19th inauguration and marked the commencement of the first, and eventually only full term of Abraham Lincoln as president and the only term of ...
Pearlman used the NGC Price Guide to estimate the current retail value of a 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln cent at a range from $1,000 in worn “About Good” condition to $85,000 in Mint State 66 with ...
The coins were to be released on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, February 12, 1909. The coin was delayed to add the words "In God We Trust" and eventually released August 2, 1909. Within days of the coin's release, it was discontinued (August 6, 1909) so that Brenner's initials (VDB) could be removed from the dies.