In 2012, the American Silver Eagle experienced a bit of a cooldown after a five-year surge in mintage levels. After hitting a peak of 40.02 million coins in 2011, the mintage dropped slightly to 877,731 for 2012. BullionMax proudly offers the 2012-W Proof American Silver Eagle, complete with a special commemorative box.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes in a special commemorative box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Represents the 26th striking of the Proof American Silver Eagle!
• Limited mintage of 877,731 proof coins in 2012!
• Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States government.
• Features the iconic Walking Liberty on the obverse.
• The reverse showcases the heraldic eagle with the “W” mint mark for West Point Mint.

While the overall American Silver Eagle production saw a slight dip in 2012, it remained notable. After the record-setting 40 million coins in 2011, the US Mint recorded sales of 34.8 million American Silver Eagle coins in 2012. Such fluctuations are common after anniversary years, much like the peak in 2006 following the 20th-anniversary celebration.

The standard 2012-W Proof American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of 877,731, only a modest decrease. The primary drop was in the bullion coin category, declining from 40 million in 2011 to 33.7 million in 2012.

Your 2012-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin comes with a protective capsule and ships in a US Mint presentation box. The coins also feature a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint.

The obverse displays the timeless image of Walking Liberty, originally created by Adolph A. Weinman in 1916. This iconic design adorned the Walking Liberty Half Dollar until 1947, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in American history.

On the reverse side, you’ll find John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle design from 1986. Mercanti served as the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1986 until his retirement in 2010.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to BullionMax at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or drop us an email.