Explore the significance of the 2011-D Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Dollar, a notable addition to the U.S. Mint's Presidential Dollar Coin Program.
Key Specifications:
- Designer: Don Everhart
- Edge: Lettered
- Diameter: 26.50 millimeters
- Weight: 8.10 grams
- Mintage: 1,972,863
- Mint: Denver
- Metal: 77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 1% other over a pure Copper core Mixed positions.
Edge Lettering Variations:
On Presidential Dollars, the edge lettering can either face up or down. Position A indicates the coins' edge can be read correctly only when the coins' obverse is facing down or if the reverse side is facing up.
Obverse Portrait:
Struck at the Denver Mint ('D' mint mark), the coin showcases a finely detailed obverse portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. This depiction captures Grant's distinctive appearance, reflecting the style and historical period of his presidency.
Obverse Inscriptions:
Above the portrait, "Ulysses S. Grant" is inscribed, clearly identifying the coin's subject. Below the image, the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST," "18th President," and "1869-1877" are elegantly placed, indicating the years of Grant's term as President.
Reverse Design:
The reverse side of the coin features the familiar design of the Statue of Liberty, a consistent feature across the Presidential Dollar series. Beneath Liberty's right arm, the "$1" denomination is clearly visible, marking the coin's legal tender value. The words "United States of America" surround the design, reinforcing its national identity.
