Face Value: $1.00. Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel. Total Weight: 8.1 grams. The US minted the 2007 P James Madison dollar coin, 2007 D James Madison dollar coin, and 2007 S proof James Madison dollar coin. The mint mark can be found on the edge of the coin. James Madison Dollar Coin. SilverRecyclers.com is not a dealer or refiner. We do not buy or sell precious metal. Silverrecyclers.com is a participant in various affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees.
'James Madison - 4th President - 1809-1817' USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2007-D Presidential Dollar (James Madison Variety) is Worth $2.17 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
Coin Description
The Story
James Madison studied both history and law at Princeton University (then called the College of New Jersey). Afterward, he returned to Virginia to help craft Virginia's Constitution and to help lead the Virginia Assembly.
After the American Revolution, Madison played a major role in setting the course for the new country and its government. Madison helped write the Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays that encouraged people to accept the United States Constitution and make it law. He urged Congress to pass the Bill of Rights as well.
When Madison became president, France and Great Britain were at war. He had to ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain, resulting in the War of 1812.
Read MoreRead LessJames Madison Dollar Coin 1809-1817
- Year of Issue: 2007
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 109–145
Background
James Madison Dollar Coin Value
A student of both history and law, James Madison attended the College of New Jersey (later known as Princeton University), returning to his native Virginia to help craft that state's Constitution, as well as serving as a leader in the Virginia Assembly.
Following the American Revolution, Madison was instrumental in determining the course of the new Republic and in framing the government of the new Nation. With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, Madison wrote The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays that advocated the adoption of the United States Constitution. In Congress, James Madison helped secure passage for the Bill of Rights.
France and Great Britain were at war when James Madison was elected to the presidency. Though he favored a more neutral position, the continued harassment of American sailors, combined with the seizure of American cargo, forced President Madison to ask Congress for a declaration of war with Great Britain on June 1, 1812.
Coinage Legislation under President James Madison
Act of December 2, 1812 — This Act directs the location of the United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia for another term of five years, beginning March 4, 1813.
Act of April 29, 1816 — This Act authorizes certain gold and silver coinage from foreign countries as current and legal tender for the payment of all debts within the United States. Specific rates of exchange are enumerated for the coins of England, Spain, Portugal and France. The Act also calls for an annual assay of such coins made current by the Act, and for a report to the Congress detailing the results.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President Madison
President James Madison did not appoint a Director of the United States Mint.
Read MoreRead LessCharacteristics
Obverse Inscriptions
- JAMES MADISON
- 4TH PRESIDENT 1809-1817
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- $1
When Madison became president, France and Great Britain were at war. He had to ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain, resulting in the War of 1812.
Read MoreRead LessJames Madison Dollar Coin 1809-1817
- Year of Issue: 2007
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 109–145
Background
James Madison Dollar Coin Value
A student of both history and law, James Madison attended the College of New Jersey (later known as Princeton University), returning to his native Virginia to help craft that state's Constitution, as well as serving as a leader in the Virginia Assembly.
Following the American Revolution, Madison was instrumental in determining the course of the new Republic and in framing the government of the new Nation. With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, Madison wrote The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays that advocated the adoption of the United States Constitution. In Congress, James Madison helped secure passage for the Bill of Rights.
France and Great Britain were at war when James Madison was elected to the presidency. Though he favored a more neutral position, the continued harassment of American sailors, combined with the seizure of American cargo, forced President Madison to ask Congress for a declaration of war with Great Britain on June 1, 1812.
Coinage Legislation under President James Madison
Act of December 2, 1812 — This Act directs the location of the United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia for another term of five years, beginning March 4, 1813.
Act of April 29, 1816 — This Act authorizes certain gold and silver coinage from foreign countries as current and legal tender for the payment of all debts within the United States. Specific rates of exchange are enumerated for the coins of England, Spain, Portugal and France. The Act also calls for an annual assay of such coins made current by the Act, and for a report to the Congress detailing the results.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President Madison
President James Madison did not appoint a Director of the United States Mint.
Read MoreRead LessCharacteristics
Obverse Inscriptions
- JAMES MADISON
- 4TH PRESIDENT 1809-1817
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- $1
Incused (edge) Inscriptions
- 2007
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- mint mark ('P,' 'D,' or 'S')
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Don Everhart, Sculptor-Engraver
- Designer: Joel Iskowitz
James Madison Dollar Coin 1825
- Don Everhart, Sculptor-Engraver
