This is a 2017 San Francisco Mint Sacagawea Dollar, which is a part of a series of dollar coins issued by the United States. The coin features the image of Sacagawea, a renowned Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This particular piece is noteworthy for being a proof coin, meaning it was struck using specially prepared dies and shines with a brilliant finish, making it particularly attractive to collectors. The coin’s composition is made of manganese-brass, providing it with a distinctive golden hue, and it has a diameter of 26.5 millimeters and a weight of 8.07 grams. The coin bears the San Francisco Mint mark 'S', indicating it was produced at that facility. Interestingly, the mintage for this particular coin is listed as zero, which could imply that it was not released into circulation or that the specific proof version had limited availability, heightening its value among collectors. Overall, this Sacagawea Dollar represents both historical significance and numismatic interest, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
currency | USD |
currency-amount | 1 |
designer | Glenna Goodacre/Chris Costello |
diameter | 26.5 |
edge-type | Lettered |
height | 0 |
material | 77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 1% other over a pure Copper core |
mint-mark | None |
mintage | 878306 |
type | Coins |
weight | 8.1 |
width | 0 |
year-display | 2017 |