Design and Specifications of the John Adams

The John Adams Presidential Dollar was released in 2007 as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program. This series was designed to honor former U.S. Presidents in the order they served. John Adams was the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801, and his coin was the second in the series.

Weight 8.1 grams
Diameter 26.5 mm
Mint Marks P (Philadelphia), D (Denver)
Composition 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
Obverse Design Portrait of John Adams facing right, designed by Don Everhart
Reverse Design Statue of Liberty, designed by Don Everhart
Years of Minting 2007

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of John Adams Presidential Dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated and proof specimens commanding higher prices. While not particularly rare, some errors such as edge lettering mistakes or off-center strikes can increase the coin's value. Additionally, coins graded in high Mint State conditions (MS-67 and above) may carry a premium due to their exceptional quality.

2007-D 112,420,000 minted; common
2007-P 112,140,000 minted; common

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Most Valuable John Adams

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions. Note that PCGS estimates often exceed eBay prices, especially for less rare coins.

Coin Name Min Circulated Price Max Circulated Price Min Uncirculated Price Max Uncirculated Price
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams (Regular Strike) - - $31.00 $3,335.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) $45.00 $61.00 $10.00 $2,300.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) $36.00 $115.00 $31.00 $489.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) $24.00 $55.00 $19.00 $288.00
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams-1st day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $41.00 $275.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams - FDI Edge Error (Regular Strike) $36.00 $36.00 $15.00 $220.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $6.00 $188.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $10.00 $150.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $10.00 $150.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams First Strike, DCAM (Proof) - - $6.00 $127.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams, DCAM (Proof) $25.00 $35.00 $6.00 $127.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B (Regular Strike) $6.00 $6.00 $13.00 $84.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) - - $10.00 $69.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Adams - Position B Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $30.00 $60.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $9.00 $51.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $6.00 $7.00 $6.00 $48.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $10.00 $45.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $6.00 $8.00 $6.00 $36.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $6.00 $23.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Let.- Pos. B Adams - Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike) - - $16.00 $16.00
2007-D Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $7.00 $7.00
Coin Name Min Circulated Price Max Circulated Price Min Uncirculated Price Max Uncirculated Price
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams (Regular Strike) $66.05 $66.05 $1.99 $699.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $0.99 $698.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $1.99 $8.00 $0.99 $567.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Adams - Position B Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $5.50 $440.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams First Strike, DCAM (Proof) - - $0.99 $305.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $0.99 $300.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $2.99 $14.29 $0.99 $245.99
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams-1st day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $6.75 $199.99
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $0.99 $179.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $0.99 $131.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $4.25 $131.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B (Regular Strike) $51.00 $51.00 $3.00 $125.50
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $1.36 $94.50
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position B (Regular Strike) - - $2.99 $89.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Let.- Pos. B Adams - Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike) - - $1.32 $86.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams, DCAM (Proof) $3.79 $15.50 $0.01 $72.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $1.36 $69.30
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams 1st Day of Issue Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $3.25 $61.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) $28.00 $28.00 $0.99 $59.50
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $3.40 $3.45 $0.99 $40.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams - FDI Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $9.09 $38.00
2007-P Dollar Partial Edge Lettering Adams, Pos. B, Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike) - - $32.33 $32.33
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) $1.77 $6.00 $0.99 $29.95
2007-D Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $19.95 $19.95
Coin Name Min Circulated Price Max Circulated Price Min Uncirculated Price Max Uncirculated Price
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $3.00 $6,000.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $6,000.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $1,350.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $900.00
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams-1st day of Issue (Regular Strike) - - $50.00 $600.00
2007 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering John Adams (Regular Strike) $25.00 $25.00 $28.00 $425.00
2007-D Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $300.00 $300.00
2007-P Dollar Partial Edge Lettering Adams, Pos. B, Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike) - - $30.00 $300.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $10.00 $275.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A - First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $275.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Adams - Position B Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $10.00 $165.00
2007-P Dollar Weak Edge Let.- Pos. B Adams - Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike) - - $10.00 $160.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $3.00 $150.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $3.00 $145.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams - FDI Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $15.00 $115.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Inverted John Adams Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $15.00 $115.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams First Strike, DCAM (Proof) - - $3.00 $90.00
2007-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let.-Overlap John Adams 1st Day of Issue Edge Error (Regular Strike) - - $20.00 $70.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. B Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $3.00 $35.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams - Pos. A Satin Finish (Special Strike) - - $3.00 $35.00
2007-S Dollar John Adams, DCAM (Proof) - - $3.00 $30.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) - - $3.00 $20.00
2007-P Dollar John Adams Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $12.00
2007-D Dollar John Adams Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 $1.00 $3.00 $12.00