Several US dollar coins might appear to have “no date” on the front:
- Sacagawea Dollars (2009-Present): Starting in 2009, the date and mint mark on Sacagawea dollars (also known as Native American dollars) were moved to the edge of the coin. If you have one of these, examine the rim carefully for the inscription. It can be difficult to see with the naked eye and might even be worn away in circulated coins.
- Susan B. Anthony Dollars with Error or Damage: There are some Susan B. Anthony dollars with no visible date due to either a minting error, such as a major die break obscuring the date, or due to wear and tear.
- Worn Coins: Any dollar coin (including Sacagawea or Susan B. Anthony) that has been heavily circulated can have its date worn down to the point of being illegible.
The value of a “no date” dollar coin depends heavily on the reason for the missing date:
- Sacagawea dollars minted 2009 or later: If the date is simply on the edge (as designed), the coin is usually worth face value ($1).
- Genuine Mint Errors: If the coin is missing the date due to a legitimate minting error (like a missing edge inscription or a significant die break), it can be rare and valuable, potentially fetching hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
- Wear and Tear: Coins with dates simply worn away due to circulation are generally not valuable and are typically worth only their face value.
- “Muled” Errors: The most valuable error involves Sacagawea dollars struck with the obverse of a state quarter. Only 18 of these are known to exist, with one selling for over $100,000.
If you believe you might have a valuable “no date” dollar coin, it’s recommended to:
- Carefully examine the edge of the coin: Use a magnifying glass if needed to see if the date is present there.
- Consult a coin expert: If you still can’t find a date or suspect a mint error, have the coin professionally evaluated by a reputable coin dealer or numismatist. They can help determine if it’s a genuine error and its potential value. You may even need to send it to one of the major grading agencies for authentication and certification, especially for potentially valuable error coins.
What is the dollar coin without a date?
The US Mint Introduced the Sacagaewa Dollar coin in 2000.In 2008 the US Mint Initiated The Native American $1 Coin Act.,Very Rare,No Date on the front. Highly collectible and Value is going up. This is a must have for any coin collector interested in US history.
Are coins without dates worth anything?
However, most dateless Buffalo nickels are not considered rare or valuable, so collectors who are keeping their coin for personal use may consider using a chemical treatment to bring out its date.