The horned serpent appears in the mythologies of many civilizations, including Native American tribes, European mythology, and Eastern mythology. The details vary among civilizations, with many of the stories linking the mystical figure to water, rain, lightning, thunder, and rebirth. The horned serpents were principal components of the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex of North American prehistory.
HIGH RELIEF – These coins were struck in exceptional High Relief (HR) with high convex areas for maximum contrast with the designs.
STRUCK IN PURE COPPER – Each copper coin was struck in immense five ounces of exceptionally pure 999 copper and has a diameter of 65 mm.
LEGAL TENDER COINS – These five-ounce copper coins of 2024 are legal tender $1 in the Mesa Grande Nation of California, a federally recognized Native American tribe.
LOW LIMITED MINTAGE – The maximum mintage for the 2024 Mesa Grande Nation Five-Ounce Copper “Horned Serpent” coin was set at just 1,500 pieces.