United States Presidential or Innovation Series One Dollar Coin

This is a United States one-dollar coin, part of a modern series such as the Presidential $1 Coin Program or the American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The reverse side, visible here, prominently features a detailed engraving of the Statue of Liberty, a design by Don Everhart used consistently for the reverse of these series since 2007. The coin is composed of a manganese-brass alloy over a pure copper core, giving it a distinct golden hue. It measures 26.5 mm in diameter with a thickness of 2 mm and a weight of 8.1 grams. The lettering around the rim reads 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '$1'. The craftsmanship displays the sharp, precise relief characteristic of modern U.S. Mint production. Regarding condition, the coin appears to be in 'uncirculated' or 'lightly circulated' state, retaining much of its original luster with no significant deep scratches, though minor surface contact marks may be present upon closer inspection. The edge of such coins typically contains the year of minting, the mint mark, and the motto 'E Pluribus Unum', which are not visible from this top-down perspective. This specific design era began in the early 21st century, making the item relatively modern numismatic material rather than an antique.

I have virtually examined this modern United States one-dollar coin. Based on the sharp relief of the Statue of Liberty reverse designed by Don Everhart and the characteristic manganese-brass golden hue, the item is consistent with the Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007-2016) or the American Innovation series. The coin appears to be in 'uncirculated' to 'about uncirculated' condition, showing original mint luster with minor contact marks ('bag marks') typical of standard production processes. Authenticity appears consistent with U.S. Mint specifications for weight (8.1g) and diameter (26.5mm) as described. Regarding the market, these coins were produced in the hundreds of millions. They are not rare and do not contain precious metals like gold or silver. Comparable sales for common-date business strikes in this condition typically range from face value ($1) up to $3 for clean examples sold to collectors. Higher premiums (reaching $20+) are reserved only for specimens graded MS-67 or higher by third-party services like PCGS or NGC, or for coins featuring significant mint errors such as missing edge lettering. Limitations: A definitive 'Mint State' grade cannot be assigned from images alone, as microscopic friction on high points (like Liberty's crown) can only be detected under 10x magnification. Furthermore, the edge-incused inscriptions (date and mint mark) are not visible here, which are crucial for determining rarity. To provide a final valuation, I would need to physically inspect the edge for the mint year and mark, and verify the weight and conductivity to rule out counterfeit Planchets.