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2009 United States Coin Mint Clad Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 United States Coin Mint Clad Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 United States Coin Mint Clad Proof Set

Artifact ID2019.3.6.a-d
Object Type Coins, Proof
Artist/ Maker (American, 1939 - 2020)
Date 2009
Medium metal (nickel, copper, zinc, manganese), plastic, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Dime) H 1/8 in x Diam 3/4 in (0.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Half Dollar) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/4 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Nickel) H 1/8 in x Diam 7/8 in (0.3 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d: Dollar Coin) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 2.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (Plastic Case) H 3 1/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 0.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOne clad proof set of four coins minted during the Obama Administration, placed in a cardboard cover wrapped in a closed plastic case. The front cover of the cardboard has a red color image of the Declaration of Independence and the American Flag. The reverse has a two tone red color leaf design.

The set is composed of one 10 cent Dime with an image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse side and an image of the Torch, Olive Branch and Oak Branch on the reverse (.a), one 50 cent Half Dollar with an image of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse side and an image of the Heraldic Eagle on the reverse (.b), one 5 cent Nickel with an image of President Thomas Jefferson from the 1800 on the obverse side and an image of Monticello on the reverse (.c), and one Dollar copper coin with an image of Sacagawea and Her Infant Son on the obverse side and an image of the Spread of Three Sisters on the reverse (.d). The coin has a letter edging with 13 stars marked between the letters that reads, "E. Pluribus unun, 2009 S."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2019. Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Joel Forman
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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