1999-P Dolley Madison Proof Silver Dollar
Celebrate the legacy of Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison and one of the most influential First Ladies in American history, with this 1999-P Dolley Madison Proof Silver Dollar. Issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her death, this coin was the first U.S. coin to honor a First Lady.
The obverse features a portrait of Dolley Madison surrounded by her favorite Cape Jasmine flowers, with the historic icehouse at Montpelier, the Madison family estate in Virginia, in the background. The reverse depicts the stately Montpelier mansion surrounded by lush foliage and willow trees. The design was created in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., whose hallmark appears on both sides of the coin.
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this proof commemorative showcases frosted design details against brilliant, mirror-like fields, making it an attractive addition to any collection of American history, presidential memorabilia, or modern commemorative silver dollars.
Specifications:
Year: 1999
Mint: Philadelphia (P)
Denomination: $1
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 troy ounce
Finish: Proof
Proof Mintage: 224,403
A historically significant modern commemorative coin honoring a remarkable First Lady and preserving an important chapter of American heritage.