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Who was the first US president pictured on a coin?

Question #2020. Asked by DG.
Last updated Aug 22 2016.

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The 'Washington Pieces' dating from 1783 to 1795 featured the image of George Washington, but those were medals, not coins.
link https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explorer/early-american-washington-pieces-1783-1795-pscid-123

The commemorative Lafayette dollar issued in 1900 also featured George Washington (and the Marquis de Lafayette), and was the first coin to do so.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_dollar

The first coin intended for circulation to feature a president was the cent, which for Abraham Lincoln's 100 birthday changed to a design featuring him.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_cent
Response last updated by nautilator on Aug 22 2016.
Apr 27 2002, 11:59 PM
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