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1 Dollar James Monroe
2008 year| Manganese brass clad copper | 8.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Manganese brass clad copper |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Statue of Liberty, value at left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1
DE
Engraver: Don Everhart
Edge
Engraved with date and both mottos, the edge lettering on Presidential and Native American Dollars can be in Positions A or B. Position A: edge lettering reads upside-down when the portrait faces up; Position B: edge lettering reads normally when the portrait faces up.
Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM • IN GOD WE TRUST • 2008 P
Comment
The Presidential Dollar proved to be unpopular amongst the American public and are today rarely seen in everyday commerce. However, they are frequently used in Ecuador and El Salvador, two nations that have adopted the United States dollar.Interesting fact
The James Monroe dollar coin from 2008 features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the United States Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program. The coin's reverse side depicts Monroe signing the Missouri Compromise, a historic event that took place during his presidency. This design was chosen to represent Monroe's commitment to preserving the unity of the country and his efforts to find a compromise that would allow Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while also prohibiting slavery in new states north of the 36°30' parallel. This interesting fact highlights the coin's educational value and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 D | 60230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 P | 64260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 S | 3083940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (James Monroe) 2008 coin.
