1 dollar 1938
The date on the image can be different from the year selected.
According to the 1938 Mint Report, only 3 obverses and 1 reverse were employed in striking these dollars. This makes an average of 30,101 pieces for the obverses and 90,304 for the single reverse.
1 dollar 1938 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 1 dollar 1938 is $22.39 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | - | - | - | $44.10 | $56.10 | $78.90 | $94.10 |
| 1938 - Double HP | - | - | - | - | $78.40 | $97.00 | $137 |
| 1938 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 - JOP - Type 2 | - | - | - | - | - | $1,790 | - |
Circulated: 1 dollar 1938 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | $120 | $168 | $267 | $673 | $2,760 | $8,500 | - |
| 1938 - Double HP | $176 | $221 | $392 | $833 | $5,400 | - | - |
| 1938 - JOP - Type 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 - JOP - Type 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
1 dollar 1938 - Double HP
1 dollar 1938 - JOP - Type 1
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
1 dollar 1938 - JOP - Type 2
J.O.P. Counterstamp (Joseph Oliva Patenaude).
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #818 | 1 dollar 1938 - Die crack at the bottom of the king | Dot36 |
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1938 : 90,304
- 1 dollar 1938 - Double HP : Included above
- 1 dollar 1938 - JOP - Type 1 : Included above
- 1 dollar 1938 - JOP - Type 2 : Included above
1 dollar 1938
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- December 3, 2020 - Pittman - $557 - PCGS (MS-64)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $139 - PCGS (MS-60) UNC Detail - Cleaned
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $703 - PCGS (MS-64)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $607 - PCGS (MS-64)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $3,993 - PCGS (SP-64)
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