Dollar Error Coins
Dollar Error Coins Value Chart
Dollar error coins run from $30 pocket-change finds to six-figure rarities. Modern Presidential and Sacagawea dollars produced brand-new error types, while Morgan and Peace dollars carry a deep catalog of die varieties. For regular dates, check the coin price guide, or run your coin through What's My Coin Worth. Every series is covered in the U.S. dollars guide.
| Error or Variety | Series Affected | Typical Value | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Edge Lettering ("Godless Dollar") | Presidential (2007–2016) | $30–$300+ | eBay → |
| Doubled Edge Lettering | Presidential | $50–$500+ | eBay → |
| 2000-P Cheerios Dollar (FS-902) | Sacagawea | $5,000–$25,000+ | eBay → |
| Washington Quarter / Sacagawea Mule | Sacagawea (2000) | $100,000+ | eBay → |
| Sacagawea Doubled Dies | Sacagawea | $25–$500+ | eBay → |
| Morgan VAM Doubled Dies | Morgan (1878–1921) | $50–$50,000+ | eBay → |
| Wrong Planchet Strike | All modern dollars | $200–$5,000+ | eBay → |
| Off-Center Strike | All series | $100–$3,000+ | eBay → |
| Missing Clad Layer | Eisenhower, SBA, Sacagawea | $100–$800+ | eBay → |
| Die Cap | All series | $500–$5,000+ | eBay → |
| Double Strike (rotated) | All series | $200–$5,000+ | eBay → |
Dollar Error Coins Explorer
Morgan Dollar Variety References
The Top Morgan Dollar Die Varieties
The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys
The "Godless Dollar" Story
In 2007, the U.S. Mint launched the Presidential Dollar series. For the first time on a modern coin, IN GOD WE TRUST and the date moved from the faces to the edge. That lettering was added in a separate step after striking.
Some coins skipped that step entirely and left the Mint with plain edges. The press quickly named them "Godless Dollars," and collectors started searching rolls. The Mint never gave a count, but estimates for the 2007 Washington dollar commonly run to about 250,000. As a result, they are findable but far from common, and uncirculated examples usually sell for under $100.
Later presidents produced far fewer edge errors, because quality control tightened after the Washington release. For that reason, missing-edge John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison dollars bring higher premiums than the Washington.
Morgan Dollar VAMs — A Hobby Within the Hobby
No U.S. series has a bigger variety-collecting community than the Morgan dollar. Leroy Van Allen and A. George Mallis catalogued the die pairs used from 1878 to 1921, and each one now carries a VAM number. Thousands are listed, from tiny die markers to doubling you can see without a loupe.
For error collectors, the doubled dies are the main draw. The 1888-O "Hot Lips" shows bold doubling on Liberty's lips and profile. The 1901 "Shifted Eagle" doubled die reverse is another headline variety, and it is rare in mint state. Likewise, the 1878 tail-feather varieties remain a popular first-year set.
VAM World (vamworld.com) is the essential free reference for Morgan and Peace dollar varieties. In addition, PCGS and NGC attribute the major VAMs on their labels, which adds real value to the top varieties. For date-by-date pricing, see the Morgan silver dollar value guide.
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Dollar Error Coins FAQ
What are "Godless Dollars" and are they valuable?
What is the Sacagawea mule?
How can I tell if I have a Cheerios dollar?
What is a VAM and why do Morgan dollar collectors care?
How do I find Presidential dollar errors in circulation?
Is the 1964-D Peace dollar real?
What reference books cover dollar coin errors and varieties?
The Ultimate U.S. Error Coin Guide 2027 is a practical and easy-to-use reference designed to help you confidently identify, evaluate, and collect U.S. error coins.
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