2021 (P) American Innovation Dollar - Virginia, Position A

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$124 MS67 05-09-2022 eBay

Description

The 2021 (P) American Innovation Dollar - Virginia, Position A is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 454,975 examples, making this ranked 15th of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 6% of production. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty with a geared background representing innovation and the reverse displays rotating designs honoring innovations and innovators from each state and territory. This coin honors the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, a 17.6-mile engineering marvel completed in 1964 that connects southeastern Virginia to the Delmarva Peninsula through bridges, tunnels, and man-made islands. New Hampshire (the first home video game system — Ralph Baer), Virginia (the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel), New York (the Erie Canal), and North Carolina (the first public university — University of North Carolina). Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. 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, 26.49 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #888806.