2018-S Sacagawea Dollar-Jim Thorpe Proof

2018-S Proof Sacagawea/Jim Thorpe Native American Dollar from the 50th Anniversary Set (marking 50 years since the San Francisco Mint produced its first proof coins).  These are not graded – but are in pristine condition.

The obverse features Sacagawea and her son, with “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The annually-changing reverse honors contributions by Indian tribes or Native Americans—this year depicting Jim Thorpe, highlighting his football and Olympic achievements, with inscriptions including “JIM THORPE,” “WA-THO-HUK,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “$1.” The edge has incuse lettering: year, mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

Minted at: San Francisco

Designer - Engraver: Glenna Goodacre

Metal Composition: 88.5% Copper - 6% Zinc - 3.5% Manganese - 2% Nickel

Diameter: 26.5 mm

Mass / Weight: 8.1 grams

One of my favorite coins - combines sports and coins - great gift idea!