The John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar coins, part of the Presidential Dollar series, are generally worth their face value of one dollar in circulated condition.
However, some variations and conditions can increase their value:
- Uncirculated Condition: Coins in brilliant uncirculated condition can sell for a few dollars. Offers for such coins range from around $1.95 to $6.25.
- Proof Condition: Proof versions of the coin may also have a higher value, with some offers listed between $1.90 and $41.00 depending on the specific proof type and grade.
- Errors and Varieties: Minting errors can significantly increase the value of a John Quincy Adams dollar coin. Notable errors include:
– Missing Edge Lettering: Coins missing the inscriptions on the edge (which include “In God We Trust,” “E Pluribus Unum”, the date, and the mint mark) are considered errors and can be quite valuable. A coin with this error graded PCGS SP-65 has been offered for $175.
– Doubled Edge Lettering: Some 2007 John Adams dollar coins have been found with doubled edge lettering, occurring when the coins were fed through the edge lettering machine twice. These errors can have different forms (overlapped or inverted) and can be valuable to collectors. A 2007 $1 John Adams coin with a doubled edge lettering error (PCGS MS64, inverted) has been offered for $30. Another with doubled edge lettering overlap and graded MS63 has been offered for $34.95.
Important Note: The John Quincy Adams dollar coin is not actually made of gold, but rather a golden-colored alloy primarily consisting of copper.
Therefore, while most John Quincy Adams presidential dollar coins are only worth their face value, collectors may be interested in uncirculated, proof, or error variations, which can command higher prices.
Is a John Quincy Adams coin rare?
The rare dollar coin commemorating John Quincy Adams was minted in 2008, and similarly to the previous year’s dollars, some of them lacked edge lettering. By that time, collectors had become accustomed to encountering dollar coins with plain edges.