1 dollar 1974
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Picture by: François Rufiange
1 dollar 1974 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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | - | - | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2) | - | - | - | - | - | - | $16.80 |
| 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 dollar 1974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | $3.00 | $3.90 | $5.20 | $23.90 | $59.50 | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2) | $35.60 | $52.40 | $58.40 | $81.00 | $154 | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4) | - | $80.10 | $91.60 | $103 | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5) | - | - | $17.00 | $41.50 | $74.10 | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6) | - | - | - | $62.30 | $67.80 | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7) | - | - | $100 | $157 | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12) | - | - | $40.10 | $72.50 | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15) | - | - | $91.50 | $106 | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16) | - | - | - | $171 | $183 | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18) | - | - | - | $100 | - | - | - |
| 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19) | - | - | - | - | $57.80 | - | - |
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 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)
Also called Extra or Double Yoke #2.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4)
Original close-up by Ken Potter.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5)
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6)
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7)
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12)
Original close-up by Ken Potter.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14)
Original close-up by Ken Potter.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15)
Original close-up by Ken Potter.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16)
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17)
Original close-up by Ken Potter.
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18)
1 dollar 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19)
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #276 | 1 dollar 1974 - Attached beads | syleb |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1384 | 1 dollar 1974 - Double jewels and double beads | lamothe |
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1974 : 2,799,363
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18) : Included above
- 1 dollar 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19) : Included above
1 dollar 1974
- Alloy: 100% nickel
- Weight: 15.62 grams
- Diameter : 32.13 mm, thickness 2.62 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Patrick Brindley, Reverse: Patrick Brindley, Paul Pederson
- Designer: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Patrick Brindley, Reverse: Patrick Brindley, Paul Pederson
- 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.
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $153 - PCGS (MS-65) DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $118 - PCGS (MS-65) DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $668 - PCGS (PL-66) DDR #3 East Yoke (VCR-3)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $493 - PCGS (SP-66) DDR #1 North Yoke (VCR-1)
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