The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Gold Commemorative Design

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The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Gold Commemorative Design

Year: 2012

Public Law: 111-232

Gold Obverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Engraver: Joseph Menna
Description: Depicts a naval battle scene from the War of 1812, with an American sailing ship in the foreground and a damaged and fleeing British ship in the background. Inscriptions are IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY and 1812 – 2012.

Gold Reverse
Designer: Richard Masters
Engraver: Joseph Menna
Description: Depicts the first words of the Star-Spangled Banner anthem, O say can you see, in Francis Scott Key’s handwriting against a backdrop of 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the Star-Spangled Banner flag. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & E PLURIBUS UNUM and FIVE DOLLARS.

Image/Text: U.S.Mint

Written by Robert L. Wilson

January 16, 2012 at 8:16 am

Posted in Coins, U.S. Mint

Tagged with american history, art, banner, bullion, coin, coins, design, educational, fun, gift, gold, history, hobby, news, numismatics, proof, spangeld, star, uncirculated, us mint

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