Īmerica's better items-metallic money system called for silver to be valued at a ratio of 16:1 with gold. Dual-commemorative issue for the Louisiana Purchase as well as to honor the fallen (assassinated) William McKinley, who was shot in 1901 and died several weeks later (PCGS # 7444). Some consider Grant as our worst president because of the scandals which rocked his administration perhaps he should more charitably be described as a soft touch for his scheming 'friends.' Two Half Dollar Commemoratives and two Gold Dollars were struck, one of each with or without star before Grant's bust.ġ903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. Grant was born in a traditional frame house of the period, but this has come down to us as a 'log cabin.' The house depicted is correct. His birth in 1822 is commemorated here by the artist Laura Gardin Fraser after a photograph by the famed Civil War photographer, Matthew Brady.

Grant, Civil War general and later president, died in 1885. Fully pulsating with lovely greenish to yellow-gold color, the surfaces are free of bothersome striking incompleteness (PCGS # 7458). The present coin is far better than most.ġ922 Grant Gold Dollar, no star. Today's collector, therefore, has very few nice Grant with Star examples from which to choose. Only a few people were hoodwinked by this sly trick. A total of 4,256 were so counterpunched while each coin was in the die so as not to cause a flat spot to appear on the opposite side.

They had the mint stamp a tiny star into the obverse field above the word GRANT. In order to sell extra Grant Commemoratives to the public, the commission releasing these arrogated to themselves a lesson learned from the Alabama commission people the year before. Struck with meticulous care by the dies, in fact (PCGS # 7459). The frosty textured surfaces are awash in rich orange-gold colors, and both sides are decidedly well struck for this often boldly produced type. It also cannot be guaranteed that this roll will come in original packaging.1922 Grant Gold Dollar, with star. The Presidential Dollar series are in brilliant uncirculated condition and contain a copper/manganese brass alloy that cause the coin to resemble gold. Statue of Liberty is pictured on the reverse, as well as the coin's legal tender value of $1. His very short term in office is also noted and the coin's date and mint-mark can be found on the rim of the coin. Like all of the other presidents, that have gone before him, Garfield's portrait is included on the 2011-P Presidential Dollar obverse. On his deathbed, he asked if he would be known in history and unfortunately, his main legacy is his assassination. There was a moment, wherein the country thought he would pull through, but do to the poor sanitary conditions of the day, his condition worsened. When James Garfield was shot twice, it took him over twenty days to actually pass. Garfield is still the only House member to become president. Garfield is another president who personally fought for the Union Army in the Civil War and was elected to Congress shortly after. Growing up in humble Ohio, Garfield was raised learning a variety of trades, none of which actually stuck. Hayes' lead as far as advocating rights for the freed African Americans, and purposed an act of civil service reform, which would be signed by Congress. In his short 200 days in office, Garfield energized Naval Power, purged the Post Office of corruption, led a resurgence of presidential authority against senatorial courtesy. Although Garfield's presidency was not as long or impactful as Lincoln's, Garfield was still able to accomplish a few important goals. James Garfield was the 20th president of the United States and the second president to be assassinated.

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