Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States (1881-1885), is featured on a coin as part of the [U.S. Mint’s Presidential Dollar Coin Program].
Here’s a summary of the Chester Arthur coins:
- Features: A portrait of Chester A. Arthur on the obverse (heads) and a depiction of the Statue of Liberty on the reverse (tails).
- Composition: Manganese brass clad with a copper core.
- Release: Officially released on April 5, 2012, as part of the Presidential Dollar Program.
- Collectibility: These coins are the first Presidential dollars minted in limited quantities specifically for collectors, due to a government decision to halt production for general circulation.
- Value: The value varies depending on the mint mark (P for Philadelphia, D for Denver, S for San Francisco Proof) and condition. For example:
– A 2012-P Chester A. Arthur Presidential Dollar in uncirculated condition can be purchased for around $6 from the [Littleton Coin Company].
– A [2012-D Chester A. Arthur Presidential Dollar] in uncirculated condition can be purchased for $3.25 from [eBay – justcoin].
– A [2012-S Chester A. Arthur Presidential Proof Dollar] can range from $25 on [eBay – kedziekoins] to $46.95 from the [Littleton Coin Company].
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Littleton Coin Company 2012-D Chester A. Arthur Presidential Dollar Uncirculated Collectible Condition Dollar $5.25]
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Littleton Coin Company 2012-S Chester A. Arthur Presidential Dollar Choice Proof Collectible Condition Dollar $46.95]
- Some Chester Arthur Presidential Dollar coins exist with minting errors, the most valuable being those with missing edge lettering.
- For example, a [2012-S NGC PF68 Retained Struck In Scrap Chester Arthur Proof Dollar Mint Error] sold on [eBay – ctferrorcoins for $1999.97].
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company produced a [Chester A. Arthur commemorative token] in the early 20th century.
- A [Chester A. Arthur Presidential Silver Medal] was also minted by the U.S. Mint.
- An 1881 Chester Arthur peace medallion (silver-plated brass) is available for purchase on [Etsy – wvamantiques for $250].
- Other commemorative coins or tokens may also exist with Arthur’s likeness.
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Chester Arthur 21st President Commemorative Token $6.95]
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Chester A. Arthur Presidential Silver Medal $90.00]
- The Act of May 26, 1882 authorized the exchange of U.S. gold coins for gold bars.
- The Act of August 7, 1882 involved the transportation of silver coins.
Is Chester Arthur on a coin?
Thanks for asking. The Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin honors the 21st President of the United States. The son of an Irish-born Baptist minister who had immigrated to the U.S., Chester Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont, in 1829.
What’s the rarest $1 coin?
Among them, the 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollar coins are exceptionally rare, with only ten and five known to exist, respectively. In fact, in 2006, one 1884 Trade Dollar was auctioned for a staggering $3.3 million! But even more common dates of these dollar coins can be worth a lot of money, especially in higher grades.
How much is a 1841 $1 coin worth?
From my experience, According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Seated Liberty Dollar from 1841 in circulated condition is worth between $350 and $2850. However, on the open market 1841 Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $125000.