{"product_id":"2025-mesa-grande-sovereign-nation-iktomi-dreamcatcher-5-oz-copper-dollar","title":"2025 Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation Iktómi Dreamcatcher 5 oz Copper Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a striking combination of collectible copper, detailed artwork, and Indigenous storytelling with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation Iktómi Dreamcatcher 5 oz Copper Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oversized collectible features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 troy ounces of .999 fine copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and measures approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. Its intricate artwork, substantial weight, and reported limited mintage of just 1,500 pieces make it an appealing addition to Native American-themed numismatic collections and commemorative copper collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legend of Iktómi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse portrays a Lakota elder encountering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIktómi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the spider-shaped trickster and teacher of wisdom found in Lakota oral tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn one traditional account, Iktómi weaves a web inside a willow hoop while teaching the elder about the stages of life, the choices people face, and the influences that shape their journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting web becomes a symbol associated with dreams, guidance, and the interconnected nature of life. The detailed engraving captures this traditional story through a dramatic, high-relief-inspired design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features imagery associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesa Grande Sovereign Nation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including an eagle, mountainous landscape, and tribal-style heraldic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece bears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1 tribal denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is associated with the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe based in Southern California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025-dated Mesa Grande Iktómi Dreamcatcher collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains 5 troy ounces of .999 fine copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2.5-inch oversized diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported limited mintage of 1,500 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Iktómi and dreamcatcher reverse design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEagle and Mesa Grande heraldic imagery on the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated condition as advertised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed relief with contrasting design surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1 tribal denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive addition to copper and Native American-themed collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tribal-denominated collectible copper coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iktómi Dreamcatcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .999 fine copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 troy ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 155.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.5 inches \/ 64–65 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $1 tribal issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported Mintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,500 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated, as described by supplier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Theme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iktómi and the Lakota dreamcatcher legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Theme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mesa Grande heraldic imagery and eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Mint Issue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a tribal-denominated collectible copper issue, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a United States Mint coin or a U.S. circulating dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts collectible value reflects its artwork, production, availability, and collector demand rather than copper melt value alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper can naturally develop patina, toning, or spotting over time. Store in a dry environment and avoid unnecessary handling of exposed surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal packaging, protective capsule, certificate of authenticity, or display accessories are included only if specifically confirmed with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K2BX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53152721371418,"sku":"MG-IKTOMI-5OZ-CU-2025-K2BX","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8406\/5306\/files\/FullSizeRender_8012ae13-ecd4-4040-abb7-d838e58e15d4.jpg?v=1792586635","url":"https:\/\/strawberrymintingco.com\/products\/2025-mesa-grande-sovereign-nation-iktomi-dreamcatcher-5-oz-copper-dollar","provider":"Strawberry Minting Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}