2023 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Ohio, Position A

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The 2023 (D) American Innovation Dollar - Ohio, Position A was struck at the Denver Mint as a dollar in the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 448,225 examples, making this ranked 7th 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 Ohio's central role in the Underground Railroad network that helped thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom before the Civil War. Ohio (the James Webb Space Telescope), Indiana (auto racing — Indianapolis Motor Speedway), Mississippi (the first human lung transplant — Dr. James Hardy), and Illinois (the steel plow — John Deere). 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, 26.49 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #916315.