2012 (D) Native American Dollar - Position B

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$417 MS68 04-07-2018 eBay

Description

The 2012 (D) Native American Dollar - Position B is a dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Sacagawea & Native American Dollars 2000 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.1 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 26% 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 2012 Native American Dollar honors the extensive trade routes developed by Native Americans who used horses to transport goods across the continent. The reverse depicts a Native American and horse symbolizing 17th-century trade networks. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $10 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 77% copper, 12% zinc, 1% other over a pure copper core, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #512466.