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Release date of John Tyler Dollar: 05-21-09
Born in 1790 to a prominent Virginia planter family, John Tyler was a lawyer by
training. He served as a Virginia state delegate and governor, U.S.
Representative, U.S. Senator and vice president for one month under William
Henry Harrison.
Tyler became the first vice president to take office upon the death of the
sitting president. At that time, the U.S. Constitution was not clear on
succession, and his entire presidency was dominated by questions on the scope of
his Presidential powers, earning him the nickname “His Accidency.” While many
believed he should be recognized only as an acting president with limited
powers, Tyler set an important precedent by assuming all the duties and powers
of an elected president.
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| The John Tyler Presidential Dollar Coin. Release date: 05-21-09. United States Mint image |
His independent streak caused him to lose favor with his political party, the
Whigs, and practically his entire cabinet resigned in protest over his veto of a
national bank bill. He championed the cause of Texas statehood, a controversial
proposition at the time. After much political wrangling, he signed the bill
annexing Texas just three days before leaving office after his defeat in the
election of 1844. He retired to his Virginia home, Sherwood Forest, named to
reflect his political “outlaw” status. He died in Richmond, Virginia, in 1862.
Purchase a
John Tyler Presidential Commemorative Coin.
Coinage Legislation under President John Tyler:
Act of March 3, 1843 — This act regulates the legal-tender value of foreign gold and silver coins in the United States.
Act of April 2, 1844 — This act prescribes the manner in which oaths may be taken by officers of the branch Mint.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President John Tyler:
President Tyler did not appoint a Director of the United States Mint.
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