Native American Dollar Coin Appraisal

2000 Sacagawea Dollar Coin

This item is a 2000 United States Sacagawea-design one-dollar coin, depicted from its obverse side. It is a circular, metallic coin with a distinctive golden hue, indicative of its manganese-brass cladding over a copper core. The coin measures approximately 26.5 millimeters in diameter and 2 millimeters in thickness, consistent with standard U.S. dollar coinage. The central motif of the obverse showcases a dignified portrait of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, on her back. Above her head, the word "LIBERTY" is prominently incused, while "IN GOD WE TRUST" is gracefully positioned to her left. The minting year, "2000," is clearly visible to her right. The coin appears to be in circulated condition, exhibiting a degree of wear consistent with regular handling. Minor abrasions, surface scratches, and a slight loss of original luster are discernible, particularly on the higher relief points of the portrait and lettering. No significant damage like severe dents or deep gouges is apparent, but a general dullness suggests it is not a pristine, uncirculated specimen. The craftsmanship is typical of U.S. Mint production for circulating coinage, with sharp lines in the design, though the overall impression is of a well-used but structurally sound coin. This modern coinage falls within the late 20th to early 21st-century period of U.S. currency. No specific mint mark (e.g., P, D, S) is discernible from the provided image.