Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2011
Denomination: $1 USD
Composition: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel)
Brief Description
A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the portrait of Andrew Johnson on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007–2016), honoring Andrew Johnson, the 17th U.S. President. This was the second president honored in 2011.
Estimated Value
$1.00 in circulated condition; $2.50-$5.00 in high-grade uncirculated (MS-65 or better)
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges only to avoid fingerprints. Store in an acid-free holder. Do not clean or polish as this removes numismatic value.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia) or D (Denver) located on the edge of the coin
Mintage & Rarity
Common; Approximately 37.1 million struck at Philadelphia and 35.5 million at Denver.
Weight & Diameter
8.1 grams / 26.5 mm
Edge
Lettered (Incuse date, mint mark, and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM')
Apparent Grade
About Uncirculated / Mint State (minor surface marks and toning visible).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Andrew Johnson facing right. Legends include 'ANDREW JOHNSON', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', '17th PRESIDENT', and '1865-1869'. Designer: Don Everhart.
Reverse (Back)
A rendition of the Statue of Liberty. Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '$1'. Designer: Don Everhart.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade) and presence of edge lettering errors are the primary value drivers for this common issue.
Similar Coins
Other Presidential Dollars and the Sacagawea/Native American Dollars which share the same color and size.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Weight and diameter should be exact; check for the incuse lettering on the edge which is a common failure point for fakes.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Missing edge lettering (error) and Position A/B edge lettering variants.
User Notes
In my coin collection
Created At: 2026-06-13T16:12:28.825281