American Dollar Coin Appraisal

Sacagawea Native American Dollar Coin

This item is a United States one-dollar coin, commonly referred to as the Sacagawea Gold Dollar, though it is actually composed of a manganese-brass alloy over a pure copper core. The obverse side shown features the profile portrait of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, on her back. The coin measures approximately 26.5mm in diameter and has a distinctive golden hue. The design by Glenna Goodacre displays a matte-like finish on the raised relief against a smoother field. Notable features include the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' along the upper left periphery. Regarding condition, the coin shows signs of circulation with visible surface scratches, minor rim dings (particularly on the upper right edge), and typical oxidation/toning which has darkened the recesses of the strike. There is a noticeable loss of original mint luster, suggesting a grade in the 'Circulated' or 'Extremely Fine' range rather than 'Uncirculated'. This specific series began production in the year 2000 and continues with rotating reverse designs under the Native American $1 Coin Act. The craftsmanship is standard for modern US mint-struck currency, featuring a plain edge without reeding.