2012 Presidential Dollar

About This Coin

The 2012 Presidential Dollar is a United States dollar from the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series — 6th of 11 years in the series. In 2012, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 93.8 million. This ranks 4th of 11 years by total mintage, below the series median of 117.7 million. 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. 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. 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. Collectors have cataloged 6 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse. Produced 8 years before the celebrated 2020 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $21 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $675 in MS68 grade at eBay. Designed by Various designers for each president / Don Everhart (reverse).