John Quincy Adams
Presidential Commemorative Coin

Release date of John Quincy Adams Dollar: 05-15-08

John Quincy Adams was born into politics as the son of 2nd U.S. President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a child, he witnessed the American Revolution and accompanied his father on his diplomatic posts to Europe.

Adams followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a diplomat in Europe and, later, the sixth U.S. president. (continued below ads)





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.

John Quincy Adams presidential dollar
The John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar. Release date: 05-15-08. United States Mint image

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.

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Coinage Legislation under President John Quincy Adams:

Act of May 19, 1828 — This Act: (1) directs the location of the United States Mint to   remain in Philadelphia indefinitely, (2) establishes a standard weight for the Mint’s use, (3) makes provisions for payment for the testing of silver bullion brought to the Mint for coinage, (4) authorizes employment of clerks at the Mint, (5) 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 John Quincy Adams:

There were no appointments as Director of the United States Mint under President John Quincy Adams.



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