John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin

United States of America (United States Mint) · 2008

A golden-colored US dollar coin featuring the 6th President, John Quincy Adams, on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.

Country: United States of America (United States Mint)
Year: 2008
Denomination: 1.00 USD
Metal: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel)

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Overview

A golden-colored US dollar coin featuring the 6th President, John Quincy Adams, on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.

Historical significance

Part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007-2016) which honored US Presidents in chronological order of service. John Quincy Adams was the first son of a president to also become president.

Obverse (front)

Features a portrait of John Quincy Adams with the inscriptions 'JOHN QUINCY ADAMS', '6th PRESIDENT', and his years of service '1825-1829'. Designed by Don Everhart.

Reverse (back)

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

Estimated value

$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in high-grade uncirculated conditions like MS-65.

What drives this coin's value

Most are worth face value. Value increases for high-grade specimens or specific edge-lettering errors/varieties.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. The coin shows minor circulation wear and some scuffs but retains clear details.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Approximately 115 million total; 57.54 million (P) and 57.70 million (D).

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for edge lettering; fakes often lack the incuse edge inscriptions or have the wrong metal weight.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for 'Missing Edge Lettering' errors where the date and mint mark are absent from the edge.

Similar coins

Often confused with other Presidential dollars or the Sacagawea dollar due to the similar golden color and size.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare fingers to prevent oil-induced spotting. Do not clean, as it removes the original mint luster.