© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
1 Dollar "Native American Dollar" American Indians in ballet
2023 year| Manganese brass clad copper | 8.1 g | 26.49 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Manganese brass clad copper |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.49 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Maria Tallchief in balletic pose. A nod to the “Five Moons” is presented in the lunar motif, while the four ballerinas in the background are symbolic of both Tallchief’s American Indian ballerina contemporaries and the generations of dancers they inspired.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MARIA TALLCHIEF
$1
AMERICAN INDIANS IN BALLET
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Ben Sowards
Edge
Incused (edge) Inscriptions.
Lettering: 2023 Mint mark E PLURIBUS UNUM
Comment
The 2023 Native American $1 Coin honors American ballerina Maria Tallchief and American Indians in ballet. Considered to be America’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief broke barriers as a Native American ballerina (Osage Nation) exhibiting strength and resilience both on and off the stage. In addition to Tallchief, four other American Indian ballerinas from Oklahoma achieved international recognition in the 20th century, including her younger sister Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Rosella Hightower, and Moscelyne Larkin. Celebrated as the “Five Moons,” their legacy of achievement and inclusion continues to influence ballet today.Interesting fact
The Native American Dollar coin features an image of an American Indian woman performing a traditional dance, surrounded by intricate designs and patterns that reflect the cultural heritage of Native American communities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2023 D | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2023 P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2023 S | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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