© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Dollar Martin Van Buren
2008 year| Manganese brass clad copper | 8.1 g | 26.49 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 | 26.49 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Statue of Liberty
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
Translation: Out of Many, One • 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 Martin Van Buren 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 a scene of Van Buren standing in front of the Old Northwest Territory, which was a region of the United States that he helped to develop during his time as President. This design was chosen to highlight Van Buren's role in expanding the country's territory and promoting westward expansion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 D | 51520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 P | 50960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 (Martin Van Buren) 2008 coin.
