Design and Specifications of the James A. Garfield Dollar

The James A. Garfield Presidential $1 Coin was released in 2011 as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program. It honors the 20th President of the United States, who served only 200 days in office before being assassinated in 1881.
Weight 6.78 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 James A. Garfield, designed by Phebe Hemphill
Reverse Design James Garfield taking the oath of office as president, designed by Michael Gaudioso
Years of Minting 2011

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

While the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 Coins are not particularly rare due to their high mintage numbers, their value can increase significantly based on condition. Uncirculated or proof versions are more valuable. There are no notable errors or variations for this coin that significantly impact its rarity or value.
2011-D 37,660,000 minted; common
2011-P 37,100,000 minted; common

Explore James A. Garfield Dollar Values by Year

2011

Most Valuable James A. Garfield Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
2011-P Dollar James Garfield Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2011-P Dollar Dbld Edge Let., Overlap Garfield, Position A Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $25.00 – $150.00
2011-D Dollar James Garfield Position A (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2011-P Dollar James Garfield Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2011-S Dollar James Garfield, DCAM (Proof) – $3.00 – $38.00
2011-D Dollar James Garfield Position B (Regular Strike) $1.00 –
2011-S Dollar James Garfield First Strike, DCAM (Proof) – $3.00 – $40.00
2011-S Dollar James Garfield with Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $5.00 – $40.00
2011-P Dollar Weak Edge Lettering Garfield, Position A Edge Error (Regular Strike) – $20.00 – $225.00
2011-D Dollar James Garfield Position A – First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) – $15.00 – $125.00
2011-P Dollar James Garfield Position B – First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) – $4.00 – $90.00
2011-D Dollar James Garfield Position B – First Day of Issue (Regular Strike) – $4.00 – $130.00

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