2012 (D) Presidential Dollar - Chester A. Arthur, Position A

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2012

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date

Designer

Don Everhart

Mintage

4,060,000

Composition

77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 1% other over a pure Copper core

Weight

8.1g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$1 - $6.25

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$250 MS68 03-11-2023 eBay

Description

The 2012 (D) Presidential Dollar - Chester A. Arthur, Position A, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date collection. The U.S. Mint produced 4.1 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 5% of production. The obverse features rotating portraits of each U.S. president in order of service, released four per year and the reverse displays the Statue of Liberty. The twenty-first President (1881–1885), Chester A. Arthur assumed office after Garfield's assassination and surprised critics by championing the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, which established merit-based government employment. Arthur, Cleveland (first term), Benjamin Harrison, and Cleveland (second term) were issued. Production shifted to collector-only, ending circulation strikes. Cleveland is the only president to appear on two coins. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 77% copper, 12% zinc, 1% other over a pure copper core, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #512052.