2009 (P) Native American Dollar - Position B

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$695 MS68 12-31-2010 eBay

Description

The 2009 (P) Native American Dollar - Position B was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a dollar in the Sacagawea & Native American Dollars 2000 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 39.2 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 21% of production. The obverse features Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Crapeau on her back and the reverse displays rotating designs honoring Native American contributions to the United States. The 2009 Native American Dollar honors the Three Sisters method of companion planting developed by Indigenous peoples, in which corn, beans, and squash are grown together. The reverse depicts a Native American woman planting seeds surrounded by the three crops. The reverse was redesigned annually beginning this year under the Native American $1 Coin Program, featuring different themes honoring Native American contributions. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #406936.