James Buchanan Dollar Coin

Featured on the obverse of the James Buchanan dollar coin is a likeness of James Buchanan along with the inscriptions “In God We Trust”, “15th President” and “1857-1861.” The reverse features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “United States of America” and “$1.” The coin also features edge-incused inscriptions.

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James Buchanan Dollar Coin

The Presidential dollar coin features one of the boldest and most beautiful coins ever created by the United States Mint. The traditional inscriptions “E Pluribus Unum,” the date of issuance and the mint mark have been moved to the edge of the coin, making it unique among circulating coins. The reverse features a stunning image of the Statue of Liberty. The Presidential $1 Coin series will honor each of our presidents in the order they served. However, no living president will be included in the series.

Featured on the obverse of the James Buchanan dollar coin is a likeness of James Buchanan along with the inscriptions “In God We Trust”, “15th President” and “1857-1861.” The reverse features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “United States of America” and “$1.” The coin also features edge-incused inscriptions.

James Buchanan Jr. was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861. Prior to his presidency, he served as secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. Buchanan was an advocate for states’ rights, especially on the issue of slavery, and sought to minimize the role of the federal government before the Civil War. He is noted as the last president to be born in the 18th century.

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