2012 (W) Proof Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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$690 PR70 04-30-2014 eBay

Description

The 2012 (W) Proof Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a proof commemorative dollar struck at the West Point Mint. With a mintage of 18,313, this is a scarce commemorative issue. The gold coin in the Star-Spangled Banner program, this $5 piece depicts the naval warfare that preceded the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The obverse features a naval battle scene from the War of 1812, with an American ship in the foreground and a damaged British ship in the background, while the reverse displays the first words of the Star-Spangled Banner anthem in Francis Scott Key's handwriting against 15 stars and 15 stripes. Designed by Donna Weaver/Richard Masters. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #511548. The Star-Spangled Banner $5 gold's handwritten anthem text makes it one of the most historically evocative modern gold commemorative reverses.