Presidential dollar coins are a popular series for collectors, and while most circulating examples hold a face value of $1, certain factors like condition and error varieties can significantly increase their worth.
Here’s a look at factors influencing value and a general value chart based on recent information:
- Rarity: Coins with lower mintage figures or those that are more difficult to find in a specific condition generally command higher prices.
- Condition: The better the condition, the more valuable a coin will likely be. Coins are graded on a scale of 1 to 70 (Sheldon Scale), with higher numbers indicating better preservation and fewer imperfections.
- Errors: Coins with minting errors, such as missing edge lettering, doubled dies, or off-center strikes, are highly sought after by collectors and can be worth significantly more than standard issues.
Note: These values are estimates and can fluctuate based on the market, specific varieties, and individual coin condition. Professional grading from services like PCGS or NGC can provide more accurate and authenticated values.
| Coin | Grade | Value Range (approximate) | Key Features Affecting Value |
|—|—|—|—|
| Most uncirculated Presidential Dollars (non-error) | Uncirculated (MS-60+) | $2 – $3 | Standard circulating coins, higher value primarily due to being uncirculated. |
| Proof Presidential Dollars | Proof (PR DCAM) | $7 – $10 | Special collector editions with a mirror-like finish. |
| Specific Error Coins (Significant Value Potential) | | | |
| (2007) WASHINGTON MISSING EDGE LETTERING | MS 64 Mint Error | $1,000 | Missing the edge inscription including “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” date, and mint mark. Higher grades can reach $17,700. |
| (2007) JOHN ADAMS MISSING EDGE LETTERING | MS 62 Mint Error | $141,000 | One of the most valuable presidential dollar errors due to the missing edge lettering. Some coins have been graded up to MS-68 by PCGS and are valued around $4,250. |
| (2007) Thomas Jefferson – Missing Edge Lettering | MS-66 Mint Error | $100 | Similar to the Washington and Adams missing edge lettering error. Highest graded example (MS68) is valued at $6,500. |
| (2007) James Madison – Missing Edge Lettering | MS-67 | $600 | Another example of a missing edge lettering error. Highest graded examples are valued at $4,000. |
| (2009) SMS HARRISON MISSING EDGE LETTERING | MS-69 | $2,450 | SMS (Special Mint Set) coins with the missing edge lettering error. Lower grades still command a premium. |
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only. Consult with a reputable numismatic expert or coin dealer for professional appraisals and up-to-date pricing on specific coins.
Are president $1 coins worth anything?
The most expensive Presidential Dollar coin is the 2009 SMS William Henry Harrison with missing edge lettering, graded 69/70, which can sell for up to $2,450. The least expensive among the top valuable coins is the 2007 SMS Jefferson dollar with missing edge lettering, graded 67, valued at $600.
How to tell if a $1 coin is valuable?
U.S. dollar coins worth money are hard to identify at a glance. Their value lies in where they were minted, their historical significance, mintage, precious metal content, whether they are error coins, and their condition.
Are Presidential Dollars real gold?
Thanks for asking. Our customers often come to us at Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers with presidential coins that seem to be gold. Specifically, the $1 Presidential Series Coins. Unfortunately, many coins with this appearance are not solid gold. Instead, they are made of manganese with a gold plating added.