The value of a Sacagawea coin can vary significantly, depending on several factors:
- Most Sacagawea dollars are worth their face value of $1.
- Rare error coins, however, can be worth thousands of dollars or more.
- Date and Mint Mark: Certain years and mint marks can be more valuable than others, especially with specific error variations.
- Condition and Grading: Like all collectible coins, better condition generally means higher value.
- Rarity: The fewer coins of a certain type in existence, the higher the value.
- Notable Errors: These are key to significantly increasing value.
- “Cheerios” Sacagawea Dollar: A 2000-P dollar with a more detailed eagle tail feather design. Some of these have sold for a range of prices, with some listed on Poshmark for $25,000 to $52,000. An auction value of $5,000 to $25,000+ has also been observed.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar on Susan B. Anthony Planchet: This error results in a Sacagawea dollar with the coloring of a Susan B. Anthony coin, with an auction value of $16,800 in 2022.
- 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar and South Carolina Quarter Mule: This coin features a Sacagawea obverse and a South Carolina Quarter reverse, sold for $66,000 at auction in 2022.
- Sacagawea Dollar and Statehood Quarter Mule: Only 18 are known to exist. One example sold for $144,000 in 2022.
- Examine the coin’s date and mint mark.
- Look for specific errors, such as the “wounded eagle” or “speared eagle” varieties.
- Inspect the coin’s edge for unusual patterns or missing details, as this can indicate a valuable strike error.
- Compare your coin with known error varieties to determine if it has any unique features.
While most Sacagawea coins are only worth face value, [according to the U.S. Gold Bureau] , checking your coins for these rare characteristics could potentially reveal a valuable find.
