2019 (S) Proof Native American Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$500 PR70DCAM 05-13-2019 eBay

Description

The 2019 (S) Proof Native American Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Sacagawea & Native American Dollars 2000 to Date series. Total mintage reached 878,306. 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 2019 Native American Dollar honors Native American contributions to the U.S. space program, featuring Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross. The reverse shows Ross alongside an Atlas-Agena rocket and a spacewalking astronaut. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $10. 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 #702798.