2007 John Adams Dollar Coin Value: Is It Worth A Look?

2007 John Adams Dollar Coin Value: Is It Worth A Look? was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment with my own opinions. –Joe. 

The US Mint struck the John Adams dollar in 2007 within the Presidential Dollar series. Since he was the second American President, serving from 1797 to 1801, a coin with his image appeared as the second in the series.

Even though all coins in the series are collectible, they are not old enough to reach high prices on the coin market. Therefore, the 2007 John Adams dollar coin value is modest, with a few exceptions. For instance, one unique error reached a price of over $3,000 at an auction.

History of the 2007 John Adams Dollar Coin

John Adams was the second American President, and the dollar with his portrait occurred on May 17, 2007, within the Presidential Dollar coin currency series. Since the mintage during this year was high, you can find these coins honoring past Presidents for an affordable price.

Features of the 2007 John Adams Dollar

John Adams was a political philosopher and the 2nd American President who served from 1797 to 1801. That is why his image appeared on the second coin from the Presidential series minted in 2007.

The 2007 John Adams dollar obverse

Designer Joel Iskowitz created the coin obverse based on Charles L. Vickers' sculpture. These highly collectible coins show the centrally positioned second President of the US, while a note about his serving period is at the bottom rim. 

The 2007 John Adams dollar reverse

Like the other 39 coins from the series, this one has the reverse designer by engraver Don Everhart. This artist chose the Statue of Liberty, holding a torch in her right hand, as a universal symbol of the new nation.

The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is struck along the rim, while the $1 denomination is placed in the coin's lower left quadrant.

The 2007 John Adams dollar edge

As you can see, the obverse and the reverse contain images and basic data without much detail. The reason is a lettered coin edge with the required information, including:

• The minting year, 2007
• The mint mark, P or D for coins from regular strike and S for proofs
• The legend IN GOD WE TRUST
• The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM
• 13 stars, symbolizing the first states

Coins have these inscriptions engraved in two positions:

• Position B (Type 1 coin) with standardly struck inscriptions seen from the obverse
• Position A (Type 2 coin) with letterings struck upside down seen from the obverse

Even though some collectors prefer having both types in their collections, none of these two coin types is an error. They are only variations that occur because striking the obverse and reverse is a separate process from engraving the edge.

Other features of the 2007 John Adams dollar

The 2008 John Adams dollar is a $1 round coin made of copper alloy with lettering on the edge. Its thickness is precisely 0.08 inches (2 mm), while its diameter is 1.04 inches (26.49 mm). Each piece weighs 0.28572 ounces (8.1 g). Thanks to a manganese-brass outer layer, these coins have a lovely golden color.

The most expensive 2007 John Adams dollars

• 2007 P MS 64 Missing edge lettering John Adams dollar – $3,335 in 2009
• 2007 P MS 64 John Adams dollar Position A – $2,300 in 2009
• 2007 P MS 65 Double edge lettering (inverted) John Adams dollar – $489 in 2008
• 2007 P MS 66 Weak edge lettering John Adams dollar Position B – $440 in 2019
• 2007 P SP 69 Satin finish John Adams dollar Position A – $300 in 2022
• 2007 P MS 66 Double edge lettering John Adams dollar (overlap) – $288 in 2022
• 2007 P MS 64 Missing edge lettering John Adams dollar (the first day of issue) – $275 in 2012
• 2007 P MS 65 John Adams dollar Position A (the first day of issue) – $246 in 2022
• 2007 P MS 65 Double edge lettering (inverted) John Adams dollar – $220 in 2012
• 2007 P SP 69 Satin finish John Adams dollar Position B – $179 in 2011
• 2007 S PR 70 DCAM John Adams dollar – $127 in 2008
• 2007 D NGC Genuine Double edge lettering John Adams dollar (overlap) – $100 in 2019
• 2007 D SP 69 Satin finish John Adams dollar Position A – $95 in 2018
• 2007 D MS 69 John Adams dollar Position B – $89 in 2020
• 2007 P MS 64 John Adams dollar Position B – $84 in 2009
• 2007 D MS 68 John Adams dollar Position A – $69 in 2008
• 2007 D SP 69 Satin finish John Adams dollar Position B – $69 in 2018
• 2007 P MS 65 Double edge lettering John Adams dollar (the first day of issue, overlap) – $61 in 2017
• 2007 D MS 65 John Adams dollar Position B (the first day of issue) – $40 in 2022

If you want to know more details, Coin Value Checker is a great resouces. 

2007 John Adams Dollar Value Guides

The total number of 2007 John Adams dollars was 228,525,989, produced in three mints. Two large mints produced almost the same amount of these coins from regular strikes, while the one in San Francisco minted only proofs.

2007 P John Adams dollar

The Philadelphia mint produced 112,420,000 John Adams dollars in 2007, slightly more than the one in Denver. Their average price is over $4.50 on the current coin market, but you can also find a few more expensive exceptions.

The 2007 P MS 64 John Adams Position A reached a surprisingly high price of $2,300 at Heritage Auctions in 2009. On the other hand, a similar coin in a higher grade minted on the first day of issue was paid only $246 in 2022. The Type 1 piece was even cheaper, and one collector bought it for $84 in 2009 at Heritage Auctions.

Interestingly, coins with a satin finish have similar average prices, regardless of type.

Their value depends primarily on their condition. So, you can expect to find specimens produced in Philadelphia and Denver at the following cost:

• $1.30 for the 2007 MS 65 John Adams dollar
• $3 for the 2007 MS 66 John Adams dollar
• $6 for the 2007 MS 67 John Adams dollar

However, specimens with a satin finish can reach higher prices, depending on numerous factors. For example, a Type 2 (Position A) coin was sold for $300 in 2022, while the one with Position B lettering reached $179 on eBay in 2011.

2007 proof John Adams dollar

The San Francisco mint produced only 2007 proof John Adams dollars, exactly 3,965,989 pieces. Despite the average price of $4.63, one of these coins in the highest grade with deep cameo contrast was sold at Heritage Auctions for $127 in 2008.

2007 D John Adams dollar

The mint in Denver struck 112,140,000 John Adams dollar coins in 2007, just a little less than Philadelphia. As a collector, you can recognize standard coins and beautiful pieces with a satin finish.

You can buy most of these coins for less than $5, but a few were sold for higher sums despite they are only 15 years old. For instance, the 2007 D MS 69 John Adams Position B changed an owner for $89 in 2020, while the one with letterings in Position A cost $69 in 2008.

The situation is similar with pieces with a satin finish. The Type 2 coin was paid $95 in 2018, while the Type 1 coin in the same grade reached $69 on eBay in 2018.

2007 John Adams Dollar Errors

You can find three 2007 John Adams dollar error types that cost more than regular coins.

Double edge lettering

Double edge lettering is the most common error in the series, and such coins typically cost about $20. However, their prices can be higher, depending on their condition and time of sale.

For instance, two coins in the same grade with doubled edge lettering error (inverted) reached two different prices. One was sold for $489 at Heritage Auctions in 2008, while the second reached $220 at Great Collections in 2012.

The situation is similar with pieces with double-edge lettering errors (overlap). One collector set aside $288 for a coin in the MS 66 grade in 2022. On the other hand, a slightly lower-graded piece minted in Philadelphia on the first day of issue was sold on eBay for $61 in 2017.

Missing edge lettering

Coins with this error type typically cost $25, but the 2007 P MS 64 Missing edge lettering John Adams dollar was sold at Heritage Auctions for $3,335 in 2009.

Weak edge lettering

These error coins are relatively rare, and one such piece struck in Philadelphia in the MS 66 grade was paid $440 in 2019.