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2023 Oglala Lakota Sioux Oncpapa Ultra High Relief 1 oz Silver Antiqued $1 Coin

This exciting antiqued silver dollar coin represents the launch of a series honoring cherished designs of U.S. currency. The coin’s obverse features an image of Sioux Chief Oncpapa Ta-to’-ka-in’-yan-ka (“Running Antelope”) which originally appeared on the 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. This 2023 dated release represents the very first time the iconic portrait has been struck on a legal tender coin

• This 2023 Oncpapa and Bison coin is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
• The coin is minted with a dramatic ultra high relief strike on the obverse and reverse.
• The coin’s handsomely detailed imagery is accented by an exquisite antique wash finish.
• The one dollar denomination legal tender coin of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation measures 38.60 mm in diameter.
• The silver dollar coin will ship with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Mintage is limited to only 1,500 pieces.
• Obverse: The forward facing image of Running Antelope wearing a magnificent full feathered headdress is centered on the obverse. The portrait is encircled by fourteen stars, the inscription “ONCPAPA” and the date of issue “2023.”
• Reverse: A lone American Bison stands majestically in a field on the reverse. The design is borrowed from the 1901-series U.S. Legal Tender note, which is ranked #6 in the book “100 Greatest American Currency Notes.” Surrounding inscriptions include “OGLALA LAKOTA SIOUX NATION,” “INDIAN SOVEREIGN NATION,” “ONE DOLLAR,” “1 TROY OZ.” and “.999 FINE SILVER.”

This Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation 2023 Oncpapa and Bison antiqued 1 oz. silver dollar coin is available from ModernCoinMart in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Expect the ungraded coin to be magnificently minted, featuring a remarkably sharp ultra high relief strike, beautifully finished surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. The coin will arrive in a red drawstring style pouch, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a story card exalting the achievements of Running Antelope.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 1500
Material: 99.9% fine silver
Finish: Antiqued
Weight: 31.1035 g
Diameter: 38.60 mm
Obverse Relief: 4 mm
Reverse Relief: 2 mm
Certificate: Yes
Packaging: Pouch