Scott's Hail to the PF70 Chiefs
2008 S JOHN QUINCY ADAMS


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: DOLLARS - PRESIDENTS, PROOF
Item Description: $1 2008 S JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
Grade: NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
Owner: SPHansen
 
Winning Set: Scott's Hail to the PF70 Chiefs
Date Added: 8/15/2011
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

John Quincy, the son of the 2nd president John Adams, entered office under allegations of corruption. The election of 1824 was the first election where the popular vote was counted. The clear winner was Andrew Jackson, with Adams second, William Crawford third and Speaker of the House Henry Clay fourth. According to the Constitution, the House of Representatives would chose from the top three, so Clay was dropped. Crawford had a stroke, so the contest came down to the top two. Clay, being the speaker, chose Adams, and Adams made Clay Secretary of State. Jackson and members of his new Democratic Party railed against Adams, calling this a 'Corrupt Bargain', and proceeded to thwart all the plans Adams had for his term, leaving Adams with few accomplishments.

Obverse Designer: Don Everhart
Reverse Designer: Don Everhart
Release Date: May 15, 2008
Mintage: 3,083,940

Numismatic Highlights
- 1828 Philadelphia becomes Mint location indefinitely
- 1828 Standard weight for Mint use established

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