When referring to the value of a Harry S. Truman coin, it is important to distinguish between commemorative coins/medals featuring his image and the official Presidential Dollar coin.
- The Harry S. Truman Presidential $1 Coin was part of the Presidential Dollar Coin Program which started in 2007, honoring each deceased U.S. President . Since Truman served from 1945-1953, his coin was minted well after his time in office.
- Most circulating Presidential Dollar coins hold a value close to their face value ($1).
- However, coins with minting errors like missing edge lettering can be significantly more valuable. For example, some 2007 George Washington dollars with missing edge lettering can sell for thousands of dollars depending on their condition.
- There are also commemorative coins or tokens that feature Harry S. Truman that are not part of the official Presidential Dollar Coin series.
- These can vary significantly in value depending on factors like age, condition, rarity, and material (e.g., silver or other metals).
- Some online listings suggest Harry S. Truman commemorative coins from around his presidency (1945-1953) can be purchased for a few dollars (around $5-$10).
- Some listings for commemorative coins mention them being in “good condition”.
In conclusion
- A Harry S. Truman coin from 1945-1953 is most likely a commemorative medal or token , not a circulating coin.
- The value of these commemoratives is typically modest, often less than $10 , based on available information.
- If you have a Presidential Dollar coin featuring Harry S. Truman (minted after 2007), its value is likely face value, unless it has a rare minting error.
- To determine the exact value, it’s best to have the coin evaluated by a professional coin dealer or appraiser.
Are any of the $1 presidential 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.
Does the S in Harry S. Truman stand for anything?
Truman actually had no middle name? His parents gave him the middle initial S to honor and please his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young. Since the S did not stand for a name, Harry didn’t use a period after it for most of his life.
What coin is Harry Truman on?
Thanks for asking. Truman Presidential $1 Coin honors the 33rd President of the United States. Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri, in 1884.
What did Truman do in 1945?
Truman, after consultations with his advisers, ordered atomic bombs dropped on cities devoted to war work. Two were Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japanese surrender quickly followed. In June 1945 Truman witnessed the signing of the charter of the United Nations, hopefully established to preserve peace.