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2012-P Star Spangled Banner Commemorative PROOF Silver Dollar

Item # IT061540
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2012-P Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin.

The coin was struck to commemorate the writing of The Star Spangled Banner on the bicentennial of the war of 1812. Francis Scott Key penned the song on September 14, 1814 after the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry. He was inspired by the image of an enormous American flag flying over Fort McHenry through the clearing smoke of the battle.

There was a mintage limit of 500,000 across all types. This coin is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the coin shows Lady Liberty waiving a 15-star 15-stripe Star Spangled Banner flag with Fort McHenry in the background. The obverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The reverse of the coin depicts a waving American flag with the inscriptions "ONE DOLLAR", "E PLURBUS UNUM" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". The reverse was designed by William C Burgard III and sculpted by Don Everhart.

The 2012-P Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Silver Dollar PROOF Coin comes in the original U.S. Mint Packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA.)

This coin is a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2012-P Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative PROOF Silver Dollar Coin!


At a glance
Year: 
2012
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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