Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Coin

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  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Dated 2011 and in its original government packaging. This is an official American Presidency $1.00 Coin Cover. The coins, a Philadelphia and a Denver issue, are the first day of minting from each facility.

    On March 7, 2011 was the Philadelphia Mint and the Denver Mint was on March 2, 2011. Also included is a $.44 Flag stamp which is postmarked May 19, 2011 in St. Louis Missouri, which marks the first day the Presidential Grant coin was released to the public. This is obviously a limited edition piece.

    Just in case you ask yourself why did he buy this, the answer is simple. General Grant is a distant relative to me.
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Reckon we don’t much like them yankee generals down round these here parts.:rolleyes:

    I like the Presidential dollars and believe they are getting a bum rap by collectors.
     
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    My mother was from the south and dad was from the north. Grant was related to me on my mother’s side.

    I totally agree about the bum rap.
     
  5. Jim Dale

    Jim Dale Well-Known Member

    I didn't start collecting the Presidential coins until 2008. I can't remember the last one that I got. Anyway, I'm making up for it by buying the Presidential Silver Medals. I'm up to John Tyler.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Sometimes I buy coins like that one at a time. Slowly but surely.
     
  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Me too with the silver medals. They've (mint) done a decent job with these.
     
  8. Bill H.

    Bill H. Active Member

    I too liked the presidential coin series. It's too bad they didn't circulate, although no dollar coin ever will until the dollar note is still around.

    I live in St Louis where the U.S. Grant National Historic Site is located. He only lived in his home "White Haven" for a few years in the 1850's and met his wife, Julia Dent there. I first visited it about 10 years ago and became fascinated with Grant. One of many bios by Ron Chernow was fantastic. https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm
     
  9. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    What they have done to our Southern Generals and Soldiers is disgraceful. The remark comes from a born and raised Yankee, me! My proud opinion.
     
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I completely agree but I can say no more.
     
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  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Quite right..........fastest way to get a trip to the 'chokey'. devil.gif
     
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  12. LakeEffect

    LakeEffect Average Circulated Supporter

    I've often thought that would make a handsome set in an album. I don't want to commit to another long modern series though.

    But why is William Henry Harrison looking at us while all the other presidents are shown in profile? Weird...;)
     
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  13. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    He gazes towards the Old North West, in search of Tecumseh.......
     
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  14. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Had he not been so long winded, on a cold and rainy inaugural day, he might have served longer (as president) than 41 days.......
     
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  15. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    His time in office was so short he didn’t have time to look the other way.
     
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  16. Jim Dale

    Jim Dale Well-Known Member

    I enjoyed Chernow's book about George Washington. Anyone know how the 2 books rate?
     
  17. Rushmore

    Rushmore Coin Addict

    I've been to Galena IL where Grant lived for a brief time.
     
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  18. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    I much prefer the presidential campaign pieces that were issued when they were running for office. The artwork on the presidential dollars has often been pretty bad. The Abraham Lincoln piece had him staring at you full face and reminded me of the character from Abraham Lincoln Vampire slayer.
     
  19. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Or is it just Yankees? I heard all of NY State is moving down south. I just got the letter
     
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  20. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    That will be a nice collection
     
  21. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Here is a medalet that was issued after Grant's victory at Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1863. One could argue that this piece should be a Civil War token, but it's never made the list. It is listed as an 1868 presidential campaign token.

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