United States Presidential One Dollar Coin (Statue of Liberty Reverse)

This is a United States one-dollar coin, part of the Presidential Dollar series which debuted in 2007. The image shows the reverse (tails) side of the coin, featuring a striking high-relief rendering of the Statue of Liberty designed by Don Everhart. It characteristically includes the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "$1". The coin is composed of a manganese-brass clad over a pure copper core, giving it a distinctive golden-yellow hue rather than the silver tone of previous dollar coins. Physically, it measures 26.5 mm in diameter and 2.0 mm in thickness. The condition appears to be 'circulated', showing significant surface wear, visible scratches, and a dark, uneven patina typical of handled manganese-brass alloys which tarnish more quickly than nickel-based coins. The edges of the coin would contain the incuse inscriptions for the year of minting, mint mark, and 'E Pluribus Unum', though these are not visible from the face-on view. The overall strike quality is standard for business-strike currency intended for general circulation. Based on the design, this coin dates between 2007 and 2016.

I have conducted a professional examination of the United States Presidential One Dollar Coin via the provided mechanical and visual data. The specimen features the iconic Statue of Liberty reverse designed by Don Everhart. Based on my visual inspection, the coin exhibits hallmarks of heavy circulation, including significant surface abrasions, flattened high points on Liberty's crown, and a dark, uneven patina resulting from the oxidation of the manganese-brass alloy. The authenticity appears consistent with business-strike currency produced by the U.S. Mint between 2007 and 2016. From a numismatic standpoint, this coin is a common modern issue. Over 2.5 billion Presidential Dollars were minted, and while the series is popular for set-building, individual circulated examples do not command a premium. Unlike rare 'mule' errors or specimens with missing edge lettering, this example shows standard strike characteristics. The market value for circulated Presidential Dollars remains at their face value. Collectors generally only pay premiums for coins in Mint State (MS-65 or higher) or those certified by third-party grading services like PCGS or NGC. Limitation Note: My assessment is based on photographic evidence. A definitive authentication would require a physical inspection to verify the incuse edge lettering (Date, Mint Mark, and E Pluribus Unum) and to perform a weight/composition test to rule out contemporary counterfeits. However, given the commonality of this issue, the likelihood of it being anything other than a standard circulation coin is extremely low. At this time, it is valued as spendable legal tender.