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2012 American Silver Eagle

2012 American Silver Eagle

The 2012 American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of over 33.7 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. The 2012 American Silver Eagle is a beautiful coin that can be found in all Mint State grades, including a perfect 70 coin. This coin can be found well-struck with attractive surfaces. This is a larger mintage than some of the others, but not the highest, making it more accessible and driving down the costs for a quality Silver Eagle coin. 

 

History of the 2012 American Silver Eagle

The 2012 American Silver Eagle is an attractive coin that is worth cherrypicking for that perfect coin for your collection. The design on the obverse of the American Silver Eagle was inspired by the “Walking Liberty” design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar that was designed by Adolph Weinman. It was one of the most beloved designs of all American coins and was revived for the American Silver Eagle coins. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti. It features the American Bald Eagle behind a shield. The eagle is holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Above the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars that represent the 13 original colonies.

 

2012 American Silver Eagle Value

The 2012 American Silver Eagle prices are lower than many other coins in the series for a perfect condition coin. You can find the 2012 American Silver Eagle can be found for less than three hundred dollars for an MS70 coin, making this a very affordable coin to fill out a collection. The 2012 American Silver Eagle would make an excellent addition to any Silver Eagle coin series collection. 

 

Type of coin: One Dollar

Year: 2012 American Silver Eagle

American Silver Eagle Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 33,742,000

Metal content: 99.93% Silver, .007% Copper

Face value: One Dollar

Weight: 31.10 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Diameter: 40.60 millimeters