Obverse Design Glenna Goodacre, the artist of the obverse, included the large, dark eyes attributed to Sacagawea in Shoshone legends. Goodacre used a present-day Shoshone college student, Randy’L He-dow Teton, as her model. On her back, Sacagawea carries Jean Baptiste, her infant son.
Are there fake Sacagawea coins?
As many as one half to one million counterfeit coins were struck there for use in Ecuador. The counterfeit coin’s diameter, thickness, and weight are within tolerance of genuine Sacagawea Dollars, but are not made of the three-layer sandwich material that genuine pieces are made of.
Who are the manufacturers of the Sacagawea dollar coins?
To market the coins and encourage the public to use them, they partnered with several commercial businesses to promote the use of the new coins. One of the companies was General Mills, Inc. the Minneapolis, Minnesota manufacturer of breakfast cereals and other food products.
When did the US Mint mint the Sacagawea dollar?
James Bucki has over 40 years of coin collecting experience, receiving specialized training in coin grading, minting errors, and collecting techniques. The United States Mint first minted the Sacagawea dollar $1 coin in the year 2000.
Can a Sacagawea dollar coin be counterfeit?
As such, these coins may be counterfeit or altered from common Sacagawea $1 coins. Have your coin authenticated by a reputable coin dealer or third-party grading service to ensure that it is genuine. If your coin has no evidence of wear due to being in circulation, it is considered an uncirculated coin.
Where do you find the date on a Sacajawea dollar?
If you are unsure, take your coin to a local coin shop or coin show for an expert opinion. In 2007, Sacajawea dollars had the date and mintmark on the obverse to the right of the portrait. At the same time, presidential dollars were being minted with the date, mint mark and mottos incuse on the edge.
