2001 (D) Sacagawea Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$546 MS68 07-07-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2001 (D) Sacagawea Dollar is a dollar from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Sacagawea & Native American Dollars 2000 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 70.9 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 53% 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 reverse depicts a soaring bald eagle encircled by 17 stars representing the states in the Union at the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This original Sacagawea dollar design was used from 2000 through 2008. Second year of production. Mintages declined as public rejection of the golden dollar became apparent. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. 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 plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #15001.