1 dollar coins that could be worth millions: What do they look like and how do I know if I have one? (2024)

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How do you know if a $1 coin is valuable? ›

U.S. dollar coins worth money are hard to identify at a glance Their value lies in where they were minted, their historical significance, mintage, precious metal content, whether they are error coins, and their condition.

1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

The Flowing Hair Silver dollar was the first dollar coin the United States Mint struck. Less than 120 of them are believed to exist today, making this coin rare and extremely unique.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $10.25 and $11.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7000.

A 1958-dated Lincoln cent mistakenly made with doubling in some letters of the design has sold for a record $1,136,250. It was owned by a New York City collector who died soon after consigning his pristine condition coins to be sold at auction. He spent his life procuring the absolute best-of-the-best Lincoln cents...

The Big Maple Leaf (BML) is a $1 million (CAD) gold coin weighing 100 kilograms (220 lb) (3,215 troy ounces).

As with any coin, the value of a Sacagawea Dollar depends on its condition and its rarity. Most of the coins you find will be worth about face value, though you can usually get a few cents more than $1 because they are so prized. But there are a few error varieties that fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

How much is a 1979 $1 coin worth? ›

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1979 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1979 D Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1950.

To ensure your coin is rare, check for minting errors, such as double strikes or planchet flaws, unique designs, or limited editions. The 2007 Sacagawea Dollar, with Edge Lettering, accidentally featuring a Presidential coin's edge design, is exceptionally valuable due to its rarity, with only one known to exist.

Gold dollar coins vary greatly in numismatic value. Some gold dollar coins, especially common pieces in cull condition, are worth very little over their melt gold value. Other coins can be worth tens of thousands of dollars, especially if you find the right buyer.

As of July 2024, the 1972 Eisenhower dollar value for type I ranges from $3.38 to $4,000 (across Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints). The type II coins boast the highest value, ranging from $74 to a whopping $10,800.

1972 Eisenhower Dollar Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1972 Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $2000.