John Adams Presidential $1 Coin

United States · 2007

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

Country: United States
Year: 2007
Denomination: $1 USD

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Overview

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

Historical significance

The Presidential $1 Coin Program began in 2007 to honor U.S. Presidents. John Adams was the second President of the United States. This coin was the second release of the first year of the series.

Obverse (front)

Features a portrait of John Adams, with the inscriptions 'JOHN ADAMS', '2ND PRESIDENT', and his term in office '1797-1801'. Designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Charles Vickers.

Reverse (back)

Features the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '$1'. Designed and sculpted by Don Everhart.

Estimated value

$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in high-grade uncirculated condition (MS-65 or higher).

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade is the primary factor. However, 'Plain Edge' errors (missing edge lettering) are highly sought after by collectors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (some minor surface contact marks and light wear on the hair details and torch).

Mintage & rarity

Common; total mintage of 224,560,000 (112,140,000 from Philadelphia and 112,420,000 from Denver).

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins have sharp edge lettering and a distinct golden hue. Weight should be exactly 8.1 grams. Note the 'missing edge lettering' error is often faked by grinding down edges.

Notable varieties & errors

The most famous variety is the 'Plain Edge' error where the coin missed the edge-lettering machine. Also, look for 'Double Edge Lettering' where the coin passed through the machine twice.

Similar coins

Often confused with the Sacagawea Dollar due to the similar golden color and size, but distinguished by the Presidential portrait.

Care & preservation

Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives. Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free holder to prevent surface oxidation or finger-prints, which are common on this manganese-brass alloy.