Discover the allure and significance of the 2011-S Ulysses S. Grant DCAM Proof coin, a prized addition to the U.S. Mint's Presidential Dollar series.
Key Specifications:
- Designer: Don Everhart
- Edge: Lettered
- Diameter: 26.50 millimeters
- Weight: 8.10 grams
- Mintage: 1,972,863
- Mint: San Francisco
- 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:
Minted at the San Francisco Mint ('S' mint mark), this proof coin features a finely detailed portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. The engraving captures Grant's stern expression and distinctive mid-19th-century style, bringing a piece of history to life.
Obverse Inscriptions:
Above the portrait, the name "Ulysses S. Grant" is inscribed, while below, the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST," "18th President," and "1869-1877" are elegantly displayed, marking his presidency years.
Reverse Design:
The reverse side showcases the iconic Statue of Liberty, a design consistent across the Presidential Dollar series. The "$1" denomination mark, located beneath Liberty's right arm, signifies the coin's legal tender value. The words "United States of America" encircle this design, adding to its patriotic feel.
