© United States Mint
© United States Mint
1 Dollar Star Spangled Banner
2012 year| Silver (.900) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#39978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
The design depicts a waving modern American flag.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
E PLURIBUS UNUM
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Engraver: Don Everhart
Designer: William C. Burgard III
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The United States Mint issued the 2012 Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollar to commemorate the War of 1812, particularly the Battle of Baltimore that formed the basis for the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States. The same program also included a $5 gold coin.Sales of the Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollar began at the United States Mint on March 5, 2012. The coins were available in individual proof or uncirculated versions or as included within a two coin proof set, together with the gold coin from the program. The silver dollar was priced at $49.95 for the prof version and $44.95 for the uncirculated version during an introductory period, with regular pricing $5 higher per coin. The two coin proof set had flexible pricing based on the average market price of gold.
The Star Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Dollar Set was also offered starting on June 1, 2012. This special set included the proof version of the silver dollar, along with a reproduction of Francis Scott Key’s original manuscript for his poem and a historical narrative with artwork depicting the battle between U.S. and British forces at Fort McHenry. The set was limited to 50,000 units and priced at $53.95 each.
The sales price for each product included a surcharge payable to the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to support bicentennial activities, educational outreach, and preservation and improvements to sites and structures.
The maximum mintage for the silver dollars across all product options was 500,000. The final mintage reached 169,981 pieces for the proof version and 41,679 pieces for the uncirculated version.
2012-S Uncirculated Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $44.95
Regular Price: $49.95
Final Mintage: 41,679
2012-P Proof Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $49.95
Regular Price: $54.95
Final Mintage: 169,981
Interesting fact
The 2012 Star Spangled Banner silver dollar coin features a unique design that incorporates a piece of American history. The coin's reverse side includes a fragment of the Star Spangled Banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, which inspired the writing of the national anthem. This makes each coin a unique piece of history, as no two coins contain the same fragment of the flag.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 41697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Star Spangled Banner) 2012 coin.
