The William Henry Harrison Dollar was officially released on February 19th 2009, and was the ninth release in a series of Presidential Dollars depicting passed heads of state.
The ninth President of the USA , Harrison came to office in 1841 and was the first American President to die while still in the White House. Famously it is perhaps his cause of death, rather than his term in charge that he will be most remembered for.
Delivering his inaugural speech during a rainstorm, he unfortunately developed pneumonia and died 30 days later as a result of an extended exposure to the harsh elements.
The William Henry Harrison dollar was launched on the Berkeley Plantation, Charles City, Virginia. The occasion was presided over by US Mint Deputy Director, Andrew Brunhart, and included a ceremonial coin pour, tours of the plantation's 18th Century manor and a free presidential dollar for all the children who attended the ceremony.
The coin itself features a portrait of Harrison, designed by the sculptor Joseph Menna, it is inscribed with the words William Henry Harrison and 'In God We Trust'.
On the reverse side of the coin is the Statue of Liberty, a design used throughout the series.
To find an up-to-date value for the Harrison dollar, it is recommended that you seek a legitimate dealer, or coin collector. This will give you an accurate valuation and possibly a vendor to sell the coin through.
Alternatively eBay lists a number of auctions selling the coin, with prices ranging from $2 USD - $14 USD.
The ninth President of the USA , Harrison came to office in 1841 and was the first American President to die while still in the White House. Famously it is perhaps his cause of death, rather than his term in charge that he will be most remembered for.
Delivering his inaugural speech during a rainstorm, he unfortunately developed pneumonia and died 30 days later as a result of an extended exposure to the harsh elements.
The William Henry Harrison dollar was launched on the Berkeley Plantation, Charles City, Virginia. The occasion was presided over by US Mint Deputy Director, Andrew Brunhart, and included a ceremonial coin pour, tours of the plantation's 18th Century manor and a free presidential dollar for all the children who attended the ceremony.
The coin itself features a portrait of Harrison, designed by the sculptor Joseph Menna, it is inscribed with the words William Henry Harrison and 'In God We Trust'.
On the reverse side of the coin is the Statue of Liberty, a design used throughout the series.
To find an up-to-date value for the Harrison dollar, it is recommended that you seek a legitimate dealer, or coin collector. This will give you an accurate valuation and possibly a vendor to sell the coin through.
Alternatively eBay lists a number of auctions selling the coin, with prices ranging from $2 USD - $14 USD.
