Sacagawea Dollar Coin Obverse Appraisal

Sacagawea Dollar Coin (Obverse)

The item is a United States Sacagawea dollar coin, specifically showing the obverse (front) side. The coin is circular and appears to be made of a golden-colored manganese brass alloy, characteristic of these dollar coins. The primary design features the portrait of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, looking to the right, carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, in a papoose on her back. The word "LIBERTY" is prominently arched across the top edge of the coin, above Sacagawea's head. To the left of Sacagawea's face, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is inscribed vertically. The coin exhibits a circulated condition, as evidenced by some loss of luster and slight wear on the raised features, though the details of Sacagawea's face, hair, and the infant are still clearly discernible. There are no major scratches, dents, or significant damage visible that would suggest heavy abuse, but the surface shows general smoothing consistent with being handled and passed through commerce. The background has a slightly mottled appearance due to age and handling, and possibly the surface it rests upon in the image. Although the date is not visible on this side (it's typically on the edge or reverse), the design indicates it is from the Sacagawea dollar series, which began in 2000. The craftsmanship is consistent with U.S. Mint production standards for circulating coinage. The coin's overall appearance suggests it is a regular issue, not a proof or special strike, given the lack of mirror-like fields or frosted devices.