2007 James Madison Presidential Dollar
James Madison Presidential Dollars were released on November 15, 2007 as the fourth coin of the series. It was also the final Presidential Dollar coin released in the year 2007.
The Philadelphia mint produced 84,560,000 coins. The Denver mint produced 87,780,000 coins.
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of the president and the reverse features a rendition of the Statue of Liberty. The obverse designer was Joel Iskowitz and the sculptor was Don Everhart. The reverse designer/sculptor was Don Everhart.
The obverse includes the inscriptions “James Madison,” “4th President,” and the years of his presidential term “1809-1817.” The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America,” and the denomination “$1.” The date and mint mark are located on the edge inscription of the coin along with the mottoes “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
James Madison was an important figure in determining the course of the early United States. With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, he wrote The Federalist Papers, which advocated the adoption of the Constitution. He also helped secure passage of The Bill of Rights. He served two terms as the 4th President of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
There was no official launch ceremony held for the James Madison Presidential Dollar.
Coin Specifications:
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Weight: 8.1g
- Thickness: 2.0 mm
- Edge: Lettered
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Mintage: 84,560,000 Philadelphia, 87,780,000 Denver
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