Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 2008

Denomination: $1 USD

Composition: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel)

Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin

Brief Description

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the portrait of Andrew Jackson on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.

Historical Significance

Part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007-2016), honoring every deceased U.S. President. Andrew Jackson was the 7th President, serving from 1829 to 1837.

Estimated Value

$1.00 in circulated condition; $2.00-$5.00 in high-grade uncirculated (MS-65+)

Care Instructions

Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in an archival-safe coin holder to prevent environmental toning.

Mint Mark

P (Philadelphia) or D (Denver) located on the edge of the coin

Mintage & Rarity

Common; Philadelphia minted 61,040,000 and Denver minted 61,180,000.

Weight & Diameter

8.1 grams / 26.5 mm

Edge

Lettered (contains year, mint mark, and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM')

Apparent Grade

About Uncirculated (AU) / Mint State (MS) - appears to have high luster but minor surface contact marks.

Obverse (Front)

Portrait of Andrew Jackson facing slightly right, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Don Everhart. Legends: ANDREW JACKSON, 7TH PRESIDENT, 1829-1837.

Reverse (Back)

Stately rendition of the Statue of Liberty, designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $1.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Condition/grade and the presence of any edge lettering errors are the primary value drivers for this common issue.

Similar Coins

Often confused with the Sacagawea Dollar due to similar color; distinguished by the presidential portrait and edge lettering.

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for the edge lettering which is incuse; modern dollar coins are rarely counterfeited due to low face value, but weight and diameter should match specifications.

Notable Varieties & Errors

Missing edge lettering (plain edge error) and 'doubled' edge lettering are the most sought-after varieties.

Created At: 2026-06-07T18:30:31.567273