Benjamin Harrison Dollar Coin Value — Varieties, Prices & Collector Guide

Overview of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential $1 Coin

Presidential Dollars, 2012-P $1 Benjamin Harrison Position B graded by PCGS MS67

The series is based on a unified design approach. On the Benjamin Harrison dollar coin, the president appears on one side, and the Statue of Liberty appears on the other.

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When owners collect successive issues, the Harrison piece is often placed alongside the Woodrow Wilson dollar to compare the differences in portrait style and reverse depth. Both issues belong to the same segment of the series, so this comparison helps to understand the minting dynamics.

Parameter	Value
Years	1889–1893
Actual Year of Mintage	2012
Diameter	26.5 mm
Weight	8.1 g
Metal	Copper–zinc–manganese–nickel alloy
Varieties	P, D, S (Proof)

Coin Value by Condition and Market Demand

Presidential Dollars, 2012-P $1 Benjamin Harrison Position B graded by PCGS MS65

The price depends on the condition and whether the specimen is considered individually or as part of a set.

Circulated.

The piece wasn’t meant for everyday circulation, though a small number still slipped into it. For coins in this category, it makes sense to look for an even luster and surfaces without deep scratches.

Good Condition (VF-AU): $1–$2
Signs of Active Wear: $1–$1.10

Uncirculated (P and D).

Fresh coins from rolls and bags are in steady demand, especially among those who collect the entire series.

MS60–MS62: $1.25–$3
MS63–MS64: $3–$5
MS65+: $6–$12

Specimens with an even luster and minimal contact marks are valued significantly higher because the series has an average strike quality, and clean fields can be difficult to find.

Proof (San Francisco).

The S Proof version is a separate category, belonging to collector's sets. The mirrored fields and matte portrait always attract attention.

Proof 69: $15–$25
Proof 70: $20–$60

Collectors sometimes compare the Benjamin Harrison coin value 1889 with adjacent issues in the series, such as the Harry S. Truman dollar, to gauge how demand varies across presidential groups. While the price difference is often small, demand for the Harrison coin is higher than for some later issues in the series.

Benjamin Harrison Dollar Coin Errors and Their Value

2012-P $1 Benjamin Harrison - Error Label "BENJAMIM"

Minting errors are a rare but important addition to the main varieties. Harrison coins exhibit several categories, each forming a separate market.

The main types of errors are:

Doubled edge lettering. Occurs as a slight offset, sometimes requiring magnification;
Off-center strike. Pieces with an offset of 20% or more are significantly more expensive;
Weak strike. Shallow portrait, less pronounced reverse details;
Lamination error. Thin stripes or areas of alloy delamination on the surface.

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The main varieties of the Benjamin Harrison coin 1889-1893 are:

Philadelphia (P) – a more even field, sometimes with simplified hair details;
Denver (D) – slightly more pronounced relief, more common examples with deep portrait lines;
San Francisco Proof (S) – mirrored fields, increased sharpness of the textured areas on the reverse.

*There are no real, consistent differences in mintage quality between P and D. The difference always depends on the condition of the die in a particular batch.

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