Franklin Pierce Presidential $1 Coin

Franklin Pierce Presidential $1 Coin - Click to Enlarge

General Coin Information

The Franklin Pierce Presidential $1 Coin honors the 14th President of the United States and is the second coin to be released in the series for 2010. The program started in 2007.

Elected as a "dark-horse" candidate, Pierce was known for his support of the Compromise of 1850 which gave the country a temporary, if not poor, solution to the political storm surrounding the slavery issue. Due to his Southern sympathies, Pierce narrowly won the election over Gen. Winfield Scott who the South was unsure of.

A mere two months before his inauguration, Pierce and his wife Jane lost their only surviving son to a freak train accident. Grief stricken and blamed for their sons death by his wife, Pierce entered the White House in mourning.

Obverse Design

Franklin Pierce's portrait (designed by Susan Gamble) is centered on the obverse and was engraved by Charles L. Vickers. Over Pierce's head is his name "FRANKLIN PIERCE " and underneath him "IN GOD WE TRUST," "14TH PRESIDENT" and "1853-1857".

Reverse Design

The image of the Statue of Liberty that is featured on the reverse of the Pierce Presidential $1 Coin was designed by Don Everhart and is seen on all of the presidential dollars. Circling the edge is "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "$1" is shown to the left of the image.

Pierce Presidential $1 Coin Specifications

   
   Mint: United States Mint
   Mintmark: P, D, S
   Finish/Condition: Circulated, Uncirculated and Proof
   Metal Content: 77% copper, 12% zinc, 7% manganese, 4% nickel
   Weight: 8.1 grams
   Diameter: 26.5mm
   Edge: Lettered
   Issue Date: 20 May 2010
   Issue Price: $1
   Mintage Limit: based on demand
   Face Value: $1
   Obverse Designer/Engraver: Susan Gamble/Charles L. Vickers
   Reverse Designer: Don Everhart

Presidential $1 Coin Auctions

2007 P A GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENTIAL DOLLAR UNC
2007 P A GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENTIAL DOLLAR UNC
Paypal   US $.99
NGC FDOI 2007 2008 PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS BU W BONUS
NGC FDOI 2007 2008 PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS BU W BONUS
Paypal   US $53.00
PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS COLLECTORS PORTFOLIO
PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS COLLECTORS PORTFOLIO
Paypal   US $5.00
2007 S Thomas Jefferson Gem Proof Presidential Dollar
2007 S Thomas Jefferson Gem Proof Presidential Dollar
Paypal   US $8.95
2010 S Set of 4 Presidential Dollars all ANACS PF70
2010 S Set of 4 Presidential Dollars all ANACS PF70
Paypal   US $84.99
2009 D B WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL DOLLAR
2009 D B WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL DOLLAR
Paypal   US $.99
FIRST 3 YEARS 200720082009 OF PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS
FIRST 3 YEARS 200720082009 OF PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS
Paypal   US $29.99
2008 PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARCOMPLETE SET OF 20 $100 COINS
2008 PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARCOMPLETE SET OF 20 $100 COINS
Paypal   US $64.99
PCGS MS65 2007 D Washington Presidential Dollar Bus Stk
PCGS MS65 2007 D Washington Presidential Dollar Bus Stk
Paypal   US $5.95
2008 S PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS NGC PF69 UC 4 Pc SET
2008 S PRESIDENTIAL DOLLARS NGC PF69 UC 4 Pc SET
Paypal   US $23.26
2010 D BU Franklin Pierce Presidential Dollar
2010 D BU Franklin Pierce Presidential Dollar
Paypal   US $2.15
2010 P BU Franklin Pierce Presidential Dollar
2010 P BU Franklin Pierce Presidential Dollar
Paypal   US $2.15

Pierce Presidential $1 Coin Resources