Design and Specifications of the Sacagawea
The Sacagawea dollar was introduced in 2000 to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar. It was designed to honor Native American contributions to U.S. history, particularly Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The coin's distinctive golden color was intended to make it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
| Weight | 8.1 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel (golden color) |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who assisted the Lewis and Clark expedition, with her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau |
| Reverse Design | Soaring eagle with seventeen stars representing the states at the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition |
| Obverse Designer | Glenna Goodacre |
| Reverse Designer | Thomas D. Rogers |
| Years of Minting | 2000-2008 |
Collectibility and Rare Varieties
The condition of Sacagawea dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated specimens commanding higher prices. Proof versions and special mint set coins are also highly sought after by collectors. The 2000-P Cheerios Dollar and the 2000-P Wounded Eagle are particularly valuable due to their rarity and unique characteristics. Additionally, low mintage years like 2008 can be more valuable in high grades.
| 2008-P and 2008-D | Low mintage years, with only 5.04 million and 5.52 million minted respectively |
|---|---|
| 2000-P Wounded Eagle | Unknown mintage; shows a die crack on the eagle's wing |
| 2000-P Cheerios Dollar | 5,500 minted; features an enhanced tail feather design |
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Most Valuable Sacagawea
This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions. Note that PCGS estimates often exceed eBay prices, especially for less rare coins.