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John Tyler Presidential Dollar The John Tyler Presidential Dollar marks the tenth in the series. The coins were first released into circulation on May 21, 2009. Tyler was William Henry Harrison's Vice President and served the rest of his term from 1841 to 1845.
Some facts about Tyler include being the first president to be widowed and re-married while in office. He was also threatened with impeachment by both political parties. Also, he had fifteen children which are the most of any president. The obverse of this golden dollar shows a portrait of Tyler with his name inscribed above, "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "10th PRESIDENT 1841 to 1845" is inscribed below. The reverse of the coin is the same on all issues. It bears a portrait of the Statue of Liberty, and includes the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “$1” for the denomination. The edge of the coin has the date and mintmark along with the mottoes “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” Born: March 29, 1790 John Tyler Presidential Dollar to Presidential Dollars
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