The James Buchanan dollar coin is part of the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program.
- President honored: James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.
- Release year: 2010.
- Obverse (heads side): Features a portrait of James Buchanan. Inscriptions include “JAMES BUCHANAN”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, “15TH PRESIDENT”, and “1857-1861” (representing his term).
- Reverse (tails side): Displays the Statue of Liberty. It also includes the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and a “$1” symbol.
- Edge Inscriptions: The edge of the coin includes the year of minting (2010), “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, and the mint mark (e.g., P for Philadelphia or D for Denver).
- Circulation: These coins are produced for everyday transactions.
- Collectible value: While primarily for circulation, uncirculated versions and those with errors can have greater value to collectors.
- Collectors look for errors in the edge lettering, such as overlapped errors (doubled lettering in the same direction) and inverted errors (doubled lettering in opposite directions and upside down).
- Some rare error coins may also be found with missing clad layers or errors on the reverse side.
The value of a James Buchanan dollar coin depends on its condition and any errors present.
- Circulated coins: Generally worth their face value, $1.
- Uncirculated coins: Can have a higher value to collectors. For example, the 2010-P James Buchanan Presidential Dollar in uncirculated collectible condition can be bought for around $6.25.
- Error coins: Errors can significantly increase the value. For example, a 2010 James Buchanan $1 Coin with errors on the reverse, torch and rim can sell for about $700. A rare James Buchanan Presidential Dollar with a double missing clad error was offered for $140.
How much is the James Buchanan $1 coin worth?
Thanks for asking. Even lower grade examples of this dollar missing the edge lettering can command several hundred dollars if authenticated and the higher grade uncirculated examples have sold for more than $1000.
Where is the mint mark on the James Buchanan dollar coin?
The traditional inscriptions “E Pluribus Unum,” the date of issuance and the mint mark have been moved to the edge of the coin, making it unique among circulating coins. The reverse features a stunning image of the Statue of Liberty.
Are the president $1 coins worth anything?
Great question! 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.
What’s the rarest $1 coin?
Among them, the 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollar coins are exceptionally rare, with only ten and five known to exist, respectively. In fact, in 2006, one 1884 Trade Dollar was auctioned for a staggering $3.3 million! But even more common dates of these dollar coins can be worth a lot of money, especially in higher grades.