John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar Lapel Pin, Uncirculated One Gold Dollar Coin Enamel Pin

Honor America’s 6th President with this distinguished John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar Lapel Pin, featuring an authentic uncirculated U.S. $1 Presidential coin. Expertly crafted into a high-quality enamel pin, this piece celebrates the legacy of one of America’s great statesmen. Perfect for history enthusiasts, coin collectors, and patriotic pin wearers alike, this lapel pin adds a touch of presidential prestige to any outfit.

• Genuine uncirculated $1 Presidential coin

• Secure butterfly clasp backing

• Gold-toned finish with detailed enamel

• A meaningful gift for collectors and history lovers

• Ships in protective packaging for safe delivery

Wear a piece of history on your lapel and celebrate the lasting legacy of President John Quincy Adams.

Approximately .80" in diameter

Authentic Uncirculated USA Coins

Hand Crafted by Artisan in the USA

Rhodium Plated Gold Butterfly Clasp Backing

Presidential $1 Coin Program

Presidential dollar coins began on January 1, 2007, and like the 50 State quarters program, was not scheduled to end until every eligible subject was honored. The program was to issue coins featuring each of four presidents per year on the obverse, issuing one for three months before moving on to the next president in chronological order by term in office. To be eligible, a President must have been deceased for at least two years prior to the time of minting. The United States Mint called it the Presidential $1 Coin Program.
Background

John Quincy Adams was born into politics as the son of second U.S. President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a child, he watched the American Revolution unfold and accompanied his father on his diplomatic posts to Europe. He followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a diplomat in Europe and, later, the sixth U.S. president.

Adams became president by the slimmest of margins in a controversial election that was ultimately decided in the US House of Representatives by one vote.

As president, Adams proposed a wide system of roads and canals to stimulate the economy and foster trade throughout the Nation. During his administration, the Cumberland road was extended into Ohio, and several major canal systems were begun.

After his unsuccessful bid for re-election, Adams went on to serve nine terms in the US House of Representatives. He and Andrew Johnson, 17th president, are the only two former presidents to later serve in Congress.

Coinage Legislation under President John Quincy Adams

Act of May 19, 1828 — This Act:

directs the location of the United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia indefinitely;
establishes a standard weight for the Mint’s use;
makes provisions for payment for the testing of silver bullion brought to the Mint for coinage;
authorizes employment of clerks at the Mint; and
authorizes the Director of the Mint to assay bullion not intended for coinage and to issue certificates of fineness at the owners’ expense.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President Adams

President John Quincy Adams did not appoint a Director of the United States Mint.