When looking for errors in Sacagawea dollar coins, several key features and varieties are particularly sought after by collectors.
Here are some of the most notable Sacagawea dollar error coins:
- 2000-P “Cheerios” Dollar: These coins were part of a promotion and have a more detailed eagle’s tail compared to regular issues. Due to their scarcity, they are highly collectible and can fetch significant prices.
- 2000-P Wounded Eagle Die Variety: This error is identified by raised die flaws on the eagle on the reverse side of the coin. It is considered relatively rare.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar Double-Struck, 2nd 20% Off-Center: This visually striking error shows the coin struck twice with the second strike off-center, making both dates visible.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar Obverse Missing Clad Layer: This error occurs when the outer clad layer is missing on the obverse before striking.
- Mule Errors: These are considered among the most valuable Sacagawea dollar errors, resulting from mismatched obverse and reverse dies. Examples include the 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar/Washington Quarter Mule and the extremely rare 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar/South Carolina Quarter Mule, with only a single known example of the latter. Another known mule error is the 2014-D Sacagawea Dollar and Presidential Dollar Mule, with only one known example.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar Struck on Susan B. Anthony Planchet: This error happens when a Sacagawea dollar is struck on a planchet intended for a Susan B. Anthony dollar.
- 2007 Sacagawea Dollar with Edge Lettering: This error features the date and mintmark on the edge of the coin instead of the face, a characteristic typically found on presidential dollars. Only one of these coins is known to exist.
Other Potential Errors
Potential errors can include doubled dies, where design elements appear duplicated, and off-center strikes, where the image is not centered. Although not standard, some error coins might also exhibit missing edge lettering.
How to Spot Errors
To identify errors, use a magnifying glass under good light to carefully examine the coin, particularly Sacagawea’s face and the eagle on the reverse, where errors are often found. When checking for die varieties like the “Wounded Eagle,” ensure the lines are raised.
It is important to remember:
- Most Sacagawea coins are only worth their face value ($1).
- Authentication by a professional grading service is recommended for potentially valuable error coins.
What is the error on Sacagawea dollar?
Common valuable errors in Sacagawea dollars include doubled dies, where design elements appear duplicated; off-center strikes, where the image isn’t perfectly centered; and missing edge lettering.
What makes a 2000 Sacagawea coin rare?
I can help with that. The famous 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar and South Carolina Quarter mule is a rare coin error that features two different designs on the obverse and reverse. The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Native American woman Sacagawea, while the reverse shows the design of the South Carolina state quarter.
Are there any Sacagawea coins worth anything?
In general, most Sacagawea dollars are only worth their face value of $1. But select error coins—particularly those with unique minting mistakes or special characteristics—can command prices as high as $10,000 or more among collectors.