1 Dollar Dolley Madison

Features

Issuer United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1999
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
25435
References KM# 298
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Dolley Madison

Obverse

Dolley Madison surrounded by Cape Jasmine, in front of Montpelier

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD
WE TRUST
DOLLEY
MADISON
1999

Engraver: Thomas James Ferrell

Reverse

Montpelier with willow trees

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
T&Co. P
MONTPELIER
ONE DOLLAR

Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers

Edge

Reeded

Mint

P United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

Comments

The 1999 Dolley Madison Silver Dollar represents the first time that a First Lady was depicted on a United States coin. Issued to mark the 150th anniversary of her death, this coin is popular with collectors to its beautiful design and unique aspects.

he designs for the Dolley Madison coin were created by Tiffany & Co., leading jewelers in the private sector. Their logotype “T & Co” appears on each side of the coin, representing another first in U.S. coinage history.

The Dolley Madison Silver Dollar was produced in proof and uncirculated formats at the Philadelphia Mint. The maximum authorized mintage of 500,000 coins was set across the individual options and two coin set. The coins proved extremely popular with collectors, selling more than 300,000 coins during the offering period from January 1 to December 31, 1999. This represented the highest sales level for a modern commemorative coin in several years.

1999-P Uncirculated Dolley Madison Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $30.00
Regular Price: $32.00
Final Mintage: 89,104

1999-P Proof Dolley Madison Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 224,403

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1999 P 89 104 $ 29 45%
1999 P 224 403 $ 26 81% Proof

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 42 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 19.31 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 803 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)