A Gem Proof Tribute to America's 15th President

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern American numismatics. It is a 2010-S James Buchanan Presidential Dollar, officially certified and encapsulated by the Professional Coin Grading Service, or PCGS, at the prestigious PR69DCAM, or Proof 69 Deep Cameo, grade. This coin is part of the United States Mint's acclaimed Presidential One Dollar Coin Program and features a stunning proof finish with exceptional cameo contrast. It is securely housed in a tamper-evident PCGS holder, guaranteeing its authenticity and preservation.

Historical Context: The Presidential Dollar Series

The Presidential One Dollar Coin Program was authorized by Public Law 109-145 and began in 2007. The program sought to revitalize the design of United States coins and honor the nation's former presidents by issuing one dollar coins featuring their images in the order that they served. The program was intended to serve as an educational tool and a circulating commemorative, though production was suspended in 2012 due to low demand before resuming for final issues. This 2010-S issue belongs to the core period of the program when four coins were issued annually.

James Buchanan: The 15th President

James Buchanan served as the 15th President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. He is the only president from Pennsylvania and the only president who remained a lifelong bachelor. His presidency was dominated by the escalating sectional tensions over slavery that would soon erupt into the Civil War. Historians have often ranked his failure to address the secession crisis among the worst presidential decisions in American history. Buchanan's portrait on this coin is a reminder of a turbulent period in the nation's history.

Design and Specifications

The obverse, designed by Phoebe Hemphill, features a portrait of James Buchanan. Inscriptions include JAMES BUCHANAN at the top periphery, and 15TH PRESIDENT 1857-1861 and IN GOD WE TRUST at the bottom. The reverse, designed by Don Everhart, features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty spanning the design from lower right to upper left, with a large one dollar sign in the right field. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the periphery. The edge is lettered with the year 2010, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the S mint mark.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 1 Dollar
Year: 2010
Mint: San Francisco, S mint mark
Grade: PR69DCAM
Certification: PCGS
PCGS Number: 417264
Obverse Designer: Phoebe Hemphill
Reverse Designer: Don Everhart
Composition: Manganese Brass over Copper Core, 77 percent Copper, 12 percent Zinc, 7 percent Manganese, 4 percent Nickel
Weight: 8.10 grams
Diameter: 26.50 millimeters
Edge: Lettered
Proof Mintage: 2,224,613 pieces

Understanding the PR69DCAM Designation

PR69, or Proof 69, indicates a near-perfect proof coin with exceptional eye appeal, sharp strike, and virtually no visible imperfections under magnification. DCAM, or Deep Cameo, indicates a strong, visually apparent contrast between the heavily frosted raised design elements and the highly reflective, mirror-like background fields.

This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS, one of the world's leading third-party coin grading services. It is securely encased in a tamper-evident PCGS holder with certification number 49543448, which protects the coin's condition and guarantees its authenticity. The holder also features PCGS's NFC technology for enhanced security verification.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity and grade, as the PCGS slab provides a lifetime guarantee of the coin's genuineness and near-perfect PR69 grade, verifiable by certification number. It is a gem proof quality example, with the PR69DCAM designation indicating a stunning coin with bold cameo contrast. It holds historic significance, honoring James Buchanan, a president whose term preceded the Civil War. It is a San Francisco proof issue, struck at the historic San Francisco Mint. Most of all, it is part of the widely collected Presidential One Dollar Coin Program.

This coin is more than currency. It is a gem proof tribute to America's 15th president, offering a near-perfect example of a historic issue from the acclaimed Presidential Dollar series. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

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Dimensions:
Height 3.25, Width 2.25, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 0.1 lbs

Condition:
Excellent. Graded PR69DCAM by PCGS, indicating a virtually flawless coin with deep cameo contrast.

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