Proof William Howard Taft Presidential Dollars (Buy on eBay) are special collectible versions of the standard circulating coin.
The United States Mint creates specially minted Proof coins with a sharp relief on polished and treated blanks. These coins have frosted raised design elements and mirrored background, which results in a striking cameo effect.
Proof William Howard Taft Presidential Dollars were originally available as part of the 2013 Presidential Dollar Proof Set, the 2013 Proof Set, and the 2013 Silver Proof Set issued directly by the U.S. Mint. Additionally, they were sold as individual coins. The sales of the 2013 Presidential Dollar Proof Sets increased from 2012 to 266,677.
The date, mint mark, and the motto “E Pluribus Unum” are located on the edge inscription of the coin. The Mint also created special packaging for Proof Sets so that collectors can view the edges of the coins.
William Howard Taft’s Background:
William Howard Taft served as a federal circuit judge, before being appointed as the Governor-General of the Philippines by William McKinley and appointed Secretary of War by Theodore Roosevelt. He won his bid for presidency and served one term from 1909 to 1913. Following the Presidency, he served as the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Notably, the Mint introduced the Lincoln Cent and Buffalo Nickel during his tenure.
“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution.”
William Howard Taft, 27th President of the United States
- Born: September 15, 1857, Cincinnati, OH
- Spouse: Helen Taft
- Served: 1909-1913
- Died: March 8, 1930, Washington, D.C.
Coin Specifications:
- Denomination: $1.00
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Weight: 8.1g
- Thickness: 2.0 mm
- Edge: lettered
- Mintage: 1,488,798
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