Value of John Adams Gold Dollars: Clarifying the Coin
Critical Correction
John Adams (2nd President) never appeared on a circulating U.S. gold dollar. The gold dollar (1849–1889) featured Liberty Head (Type 1, 2) and Indian Princess (Type 3).
The Coin You Likely Mean
- John Quincy Adams (6th President) – honored on a 1997 $5 Gold Commemorative (Roosevelt dime reverse designer).
- Specs: 8.359 g, 0.2419 oz gold, 21.6 mm, 90% Au / 10% Cu.
- Mintage: 20,615 (Proof, West Point) + 12,154 (Uncirculated, Philadelphia).
Current Market Values (2024)
| Grade | Proof (W) | Uncirculated (P) |
|---|
| PF/MS-69 | $1,200–$1,500 | $1,100–$1,400 |
| PF/MS-70 | $2,500–$4,000+ | $2,000–$3,500+ |
Other "Adams" Gold
- Presidential $1 Coin (2007) – John Adams (circulating, not gold; manganese-brass). Face value $1; uncirculated rolls ~$30.
- First Spouse Gold $10 (2007) – Abigail Adams. 1/2 oz gold. PF70 ~$2,000.
Bottom Line
No "John Adams gold dollar" exists. The 1997 J.Q. Adams $5 gold commemorative is the relevant collectible—worth $1,100–$4,000+ depending on grade.
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