Ryan's Piggy Bank - Modern Gold Commems
2012 W STAR SPANGLED BANNER $5, MINT STATE
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
MODERN COMMEMORATIVES |
Item Description: |
$5 2012 W STAR SPANGLED BANNER EARLY RELEASES |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 70 |
Owner: |
Alaska Coin Nut |
Owner Comments:
Obverse: Designed by Donna Weaver and engraved by Joseph Menna, 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.
Reverse: Designed by Richard Masters and engraved by Joseph Menna, 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.