Description
• Denomination: $1 Dollar
• Year: 2009
• Series: Native American Dollar (Sacagawea series continuation)
• Metal: Manganese-brass clad (golden color)
• Weight: 8.1 grams
• Diameter: 26.5 mm
• Edge: Lettered (date, mintmark, motto)
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🔎 Design Details
Obverse (Front):
• Portrait of Sacagawea carrying her infant son
• Designer: Glenna Goodacre
• Inscriptions: LIBERTY, IN $%& WE TRUST
Reverse (Back – 2009 design):
• Native American woman planting seeds
• “Three Sisters” crops: corn, beans, squash
• Honors Native American agricultural contributions
• Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – $1
2009 was the first year of the redesigned Native American reverse program.
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📊 Grade (From Slab)
• AU 55 (About Uncirculated)
• Very light wear
• Good luster remaining
• Strong detail
AU55 is a high-circulated grade.
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💰 Approximate Market Value
Because it is modern and common:
• $3 – $8 USD
• Graded slab adds small premium
• Circulated examples usually trade close to face value
Higher grades (MS66–MS67) bring more premium.
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📚 Collectibility
Popular among:
• U.S. modern coin collectors
• Native American series collectors