Design and Specifications of the Martin Van Buren Dollar
The Martin Van Buren Presidential $1 Coin was released in 2008 as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program. It honors the 8th President of the United States, who served from 1837 to 1841. This series aimed to honor deceased U.S. presidents in the order they served.
| Weight | 8.1 grams |
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| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Martin Van Buren, designed by Don Everhart |
| Reverse Design | Statue of Liberty, designed by Don Everhart |
| Years of Minting | 2008 |
Collectibility and Rare Varieties
The Martin Van Buren Presidential $1 Coins are generally common due to their high mintage numbers. However, coins in uncirculated condition or those with mint errors can be more valuable. Notable errors include edge lettering errors or missing edge lettering, which can significantly increase the coin’s value to collectors.
| 2008-D | 102,480,000 minted; common |
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| 2008-P | 102,480,000 minted; common |
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Most Valuable Martin Van Buren Dollar
This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.
