2017-P Native Amer $1 - Sequoyah BU

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The 2017 Native American dollar honors a monumental intellectual achievement in American history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin features a reverse design dedicated to Sequoyah, the historic scholar shown in the midst of writing. He is depicted recording his newly created Cherokee syllabary, a system of writing that transformed communication and literacy for his people. The denomination of one dollar is also clearly displayed on this side. On the obverse, the coin continues the classic Native American series imagery, portraying Sacagawea carrying her young son, Jean Baptiste. Accompanying this detailed portrait are the traditional inscriptions of freedom and faith, including the words of liberty and the national motto of trust. Unlike many standard issues, this coin utilizes its edge for essential details. Using incuse lettering, the edge of the coin is inscribed with the year 2017, the P mint mark representing Philadelphia, and the Latin motto meaning out of many, one. This design choice leaves the face of the coin clean and focused entirely on the powerful illustrative portraits.