Cardona Collection Modern Silver $1 Commemoratives
2012 W INFANTRY MS
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
MODERN COMMEMORATIVES |
| Item Description: |
S$1 2012 W INFANTRY SOLDIER |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 70 |
| Owner: |
Jeffrey Cardona |
Owner Comments:
2012 W INFANTRY S$1
NGC MS 70
Pre-Issue Price: $44.95
Regular Price: $49.95
Final Mintage: 44,348
The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar was issued to commemorate the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.
The designs for the coin were announced prior to a football game between the Fort Benning Doughboys and the Columbus State University Cougars on October 27, 2011. The opening coin toss was performed with a prototype of the commemorative coin. This prototype was actually one of several test strikes created by the United States Mint using a master die and carrying a bullion finish, which is not approved for commemorative coins. The prototype and other test strikes were retained by the US Mint and eventually melted.