2023 (P) American Innovation Dollar - Mississippi, Position A

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The 2023 (P) American Innovation Dollar - Mississippi, Position A is a dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the American Innovation Dollars 2018 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 399,275 examples, making this ranked 3rd 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 first human lung transplant performed by Dr. James D. Hardy and his team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on June 11, 1963. 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). Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. 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 #916317.