2025-W Sacagawea Gold 25th Anniversary Coin – Bressett Red Book Label – NGC PR70DCAM First Day of Issue
Year: 2025
Mint: West Point
Metal: 1 oz - .9999 - Pure Gold
Pedigree: First Day of Issue
Grade: PR70DCAM (Deep Cameo)
Signature: Kenneth Bressett (Red Book Editor Emeritus)
Mintage: 7,500
Population: 11
This is a monumental achievement in modern numismatics and a world-class rarity. The 2025-W Sacagawea Gold 25th Anniversary Coin celebrates the iconic Sacagawea dollar’s milestone in one ounce of .9999 pure gold, struck in a stunning proof finish. Certified as absolutely perfect by NGC with the elite "First Day of Issue" pedigree, this masterpiece features a label hand-signed by Kenneth Bressett, Editor Emeritus of the Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book). With an extraordinarily low population of just ELEVEN coins for this exclusive signed edition, this is a trophy piece for the most discerning collector.
Endorsed by a Numismatic Legend: The Kenneth Bressett Red Book Label
Adding unparalleled prestige, this coin’s label is personally hand-signed by Kenneth Bressett, the legendary Editor Emeritus of the Red Book, the definitive guide to U.S. coinage for over seven decades. This signature elevates the coin into a unique piece of numismatic history, authenticated by one of the most respected figures in the hobby.
The Elite "First Day of Issue" Pedigree
The "First Day of Issue" designation is reserved for coins acquired on or before the official release date, ensuring the earliest possible provenance. This NGC pedigree guarantees these coins represent the mint’s freshest strikes, showcasing unparalleled clarity and brilliance.
A Masterpiece of Cultural Design: The Art and the Artists
The 2025 Sacagawea Gold 25th Anniversary Coin honors the legacy of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with a design that pays tribute to her enduring impact on American history, rendered in breathtaking gold proof quality.
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Obverse: The obverse features Glenna Goodacre’s iconic portrait of Sacagawea, carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste, on her back. The design captures her strength and grace, with inscriptions including "LIBERTY," "2025," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." Designed by Glenna Goodacre and sculpted by U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Thomas D. Rogers Sr.
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Reverse: The reverse showcases a soaring eagle encircled by 17 stars, symbolizing the states in the Union at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The design, updated for the 25th anniversary, incorporates intricate details and a commemorative inscription, "25TH ANNIVERSARY." Additional inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "$1," and the "W" mintmark. Designed by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Emily Damstra and sculpted by U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso.
