Most Valuable Dollar Coins: From Sacagawea Errors to Rare Dates

Dollar Coins With Surprising Value

While most people overlook dollar coins — or even refuse them in change — certain US dollar coins are worth far more than face value. From the classic silver dollars of the 1800s to modern Sacagawea and Presidential dollar errors, the one-dollar denomination has produced some of the most valuable coins in American numismatics.

Dollar coins have been produced in six major modern types: Eisenhower (1971–1978), Susan B. Anthony (1979–1981, 1999), Sacagawea/Native American (2000–present), and Presidential (2007–2016). For silver dollar types (Morgan and Peace), see our complete silver dollar guide.

The Most Valuable Modern Dollar Coins

1. 2000-P Sacagawea/Washington Quarter Mule — $50,000 to $150,000

The most valuable modern US coin. This error coin has the obverse (front) of a Sacagawea dollar combined with the reverse (back) of a Washington state quarter — two dies that should never have been paired. Only about 15 to 20 are known. The first discovery sold for $29,900 in 2000, and values have risen to $50,000 to $150,000 depending on condition.

2. 2008-W Burnished Sacagawea Dollar — $500 to $2,000

Only 9,883 were produced as part of the 2008 Annual Dollar Coin Set. This is the lowest mintage Sacagawea dollar by far. In MS-67: $500 to $1,000. In MS-69: $1,500 to $2,000.

3. Sacagawea Dollars with “Wounded Eagle” Error — $50 to $500

Die gouges on certain 2000-P Sacagawea dollars create what appears to be a spear through the eagle’s chest. In MS-63: $100 to $200. In MS-66: $300 to $500. This is one of the more findable modern dollar errors.

4. 2007 George Washington Dollar — Missing Edge Lettering — $50 to $300

The Presidential dollar series introduced edge-incused lettering for “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the date, and mint mark. Some 2007 Washington dollars were released without any edge lettering, creating the so-called “Godless Dollars.” Initial media frenzy drove prices to $300+, but as more were discovered (estimated 50,000+), prices settled to $50 to $150 for circulated, $100 to $300 for uncirculated.

5. 2007 John Adams Dollar — Double Edge Lettering — $50 to $500

The opposite error: some John Adams Presidential dollars received the edge lettering twice. The doubled inscription is visible on the edge. In MS-63: $100 to $200. In MS-66: $300 to $500.

6. 1972 Eisenhower Dollar (Type 2 Reverse) — $20 to $500

Three reverse die varieties exist for the 1972 Eisenhower dollar. The Type 2 reverse (used briefly at the Philadelphia Mint) is the scariest. The Earth on the reverse shows more detail on the Florida coastline and Caribbean islands. In MS-63: $20 to $40. In MS-66: $300 to $500.

7. 1999-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Wide Date/Close Date) — $5 to $50

The final year of the SBA dollar has two date spacing varieties. The Wide Date (or Far Date) is scarcer. In MS-65: $25 to $50. Even in circulated condition, the Wide Date variety is worth checking for.

8. 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver Proof) — $10 to $200

The San Francisco Mint produced proof Eisenhower dollars in 40% silver from 1971 to 1974. In PR-69 Deep Cameo: $50 to $100. In PR-70 Deep Cameo: $150 to $200. These are commonly available from collector estates.

9. 2014-D Sacagawea Dollar (Enhanced Finish) — $50 to $150

Produced for the 2014 coin and currency set with a special enhanced uncirculated finish. Mintage of only 10,025. In MS-67: $50 to $100. In MS-69: $100 to $150.

10. Presidential Dollars with Wrong Planchet Errors — $500 to $5,000

Presidential dollars struck on cent planchets, dime planchets, or foreign coin planchets are rare and valuable. The value depends on which denomination’s planchet was used and which president is depicted. Cent planchet errors are the most common at $500 to $1,000. Dime planchet errors bring $2,000 to $5,000.

Eisenhower Dollar Key Dates

Year/Variety	Mintage	MS-63	MS-66+
1971-S Silver	6,868,530	$12–$15	$40–$80
1972 Type 2	Unknown	$20–$40	$300–$500
1973-S Silver (Proof)	1,013,646	N/A	$15–$30 (PR-69)
1976-S Silver	11,000,000	$15–$20	$50–$100
1978 (last year)	25,702,000	$3–$5	$25–$50

How to Find Valuable Dollar Coins

• Check the edge of Presidential and Sacagawea dollars. Missing, doubled, or inverted edge lettering errors are the most common valuable modern dollar errors.
• Look for the 2000-P “Cheerios dollar.” Sacagawea dollars distributed in Cheerios cereal boxes in 2000 have a distinctive tail feather pattern. They sell for $5,000 to $25,000.
• Weigh your Eisenhower dollars. Standard clad Ike dollars weigh 22.68 grams. Silver versions weigh 24.59 grams. The weight difference is noticeable by feel.
• Request dollar coins at banks. Ask for rolls of dollar coins. Many banks have old dollar coins sitting in their vaults, including silver Eisenhower dollars and error Sacagawea coins.
• Check Susan B. Anthony dollars for key varieties. The 1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) is the most valuable SBA variety, worth $25 to $150.

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