2000 D SACAGAWEA DOLLAR COIN

Does this SACAGAWEA DOLLAR Coin weighing 5.95 Grams have any value other than the face value?

 

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Well, with 518,916,000 minted, they are far from rare..........

 

Thanks

 

Are you sure that is the correct weight of your coin? It should weigh about 8.1 grams according to the Red Book. May we see a photo of the reverse and one of the edge?

Chris

 

Thank you Chris,
Attached are the photos.
Yes, I weighed and found that all others weighed around 8 Grams but this weighs just 5.95 Grams .
You can even feel it your hand how light weight it is has a light sound when dropped on a table.
Thanks again.

 

Can you show a picture of your coin on the scale showing the weight.
And the edge also.

Looks normal to me.

 

Year, it llooks normal except the weight.
Thank you.

 

Examine the inside edge of the rim very carefully. It's possible that two coins have been hollowed out to make a magician's coin.

Chris

 

Ok Chris,
I actually don't get that but I think I'll take it to a Coin dealer to let them examine it.
I'll keep you posted upon getting their view.
Thank you again, Chris

 

Ok Chris,
I actually don't get that but I think I'll take it to a Coin dealer to let them examine it.
I'll keep you postedupon getting their view.
Thank you again, Chris

 

Google "magician's coin" and you will find many examples of coins that have been hollowed out. In some cases, coins are made with two heads or two tails, but coins have also been hollowed out to create a secret compartment. During World War II, coins were found to have been hollowed out so spies could pass along information.

Keep in mind that not all dealers even bother with error coins, and their knowledge may be limited. Depending on how well the edges fit together, you might need a microscope to see the seam.

Chris

 

Or spy coin
Here is an internet image example of a hollowed out Nickel -

 

Could it be a possible counterfeit?


http://www.smalldollars.com/dollar/add014.html

 

Your so right about many dealers not bothering with errors everyone around here looks at you like you have lepracy if you go in and want to discuss about error and varieties.

 

Maybe not because the webpage states that the counterfeit weight is within tolerance

 

Ok Chris,
Thank you for the educative insight, very helpful.
I'm now getting the idea that it is is probably one of those counterfeit coins.
It definitely looks different from the others and you can physically feel its light weight even in your palm.
I'm however going to hold on to it till I figure out what exactly it is.
Thanks again.
Thomas