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

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

$40 MS67 03-05-2018 eBay

Description

The 2012 (D) Presidential Dollar - Chester A. Arthur, Position B was struck at the Denver Mint as a dollar in the Presidential Dollars 2007 to Date series. 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. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 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 #512054.