Most Sacagawea dollar coins without a visible date are worth their face value of $1 . This is because, starting in 2009, the date and mint mark were moved to the edge of the coin, a practice known as edge lettering.
However, some Sacagawea dollar coins missing the date on the face and the edge can be valuable, particularly if they are mint errors.
Here’s a breakdown
- Sacagawea dollars minted from 2000 to 2008 had the date and mint mark on the obverse (heads side).
- Starting in 2009, the date and mint mark are located on the edge of the coin.
- If a Sacagawea dollar minted from 2009 onwards is missing the date on both the face and the edge, it could be a valuable error coin.
- These errors can significantly increase the coin’s value , with some potentially selling for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
- To determine the true value of such a coin, it’s recommended to have it professionally inspected by a knowledgeable dealer or sent to a major grading agency for evaluation.
Some other rare and valuable Sacagawea dollar varieties with significant value include:
- 2000-P Cheerios Sacagawea Dollar: These coins, originally part of a promotion, feature a more detailed tail feather design on the eagle and can be worth thousands, [according to the U.S. Gold Bureau].
- Mule Errors: These coins have mismatched designs on the obverse and reverse due to minting errors. One example is the 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar and South Carolina Quarter mule, with only one known specimen, sold for $66,000 in 2022 . Another example is the 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar and Statehood Quarter mule , with 18 known examples, one sold for $144,000 in 2022.
- Other Sacagawea Dollar Error Coins: Various errors, such as a missing year, doubled dies, or being struck on the wrong planchet, can also command higher values depending on the specific error and condition.
In summary, while most Sacagawea dollars without a visible date are common, those missing the date due to a mint error can be quite valuable and should be inspected by a professional.
Are coins without dates worth anything?
A coin collector must know the date to determine the rarity and value of the nickel. For example, undated buffalo nickels are worth about $0.06 each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are pretty much only worth face value.