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The 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar honors the infantry of the U.S. Army with designs emblematic of the branch on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. The U.S. Mint released...
Feb 16, 2012 · The United States Mint on Thursday, February 16, 2012, released the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars and the Defenders of Freedom Set. The commemorative coins recognize the legacy...
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Oct 28, 2011 · The United States Mint unveiled the commemorative 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar designs in a pre-game ceremony at Fort Benning's Doughboy Stadium.
Dec 28, 2022 · The obverse of the coin was designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by the US Mint’s Michael Gaudioso. The central design is a 20 th century infantry soldier leading a charge and encouraging others to follow him. His actions represent the “Follow Me’ motto of the US Army’s Infantry.
Jan 26, 2012 · The United States Mint is announcing pricing for the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar and 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Program products. Prices for the silver products are in the table below.
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Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
The obverse (heads side) design of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar features a modern Infantry soldier on rocky ground charging forward and beckoning the troops to follow, symbolizing the "Follow Me" motto of the Infantry. The representation of the contemporary soldier captures the essence of the Infantry's motto. The reverse (tails) design ...
Weight: 26.730 grams nominal Composition: 90 percent silver; 10 percent copper Diameter: 1.500 inches (±0.003) or 38.10 mm (±0.08) Mintage Limit: 350,000 across all product options Place struck: United States Mint at West Point ("W" mint mark)
Sculptor: Michael Gaudioso, Medallic ArtistDesigner: Joel IskowitzThe 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 program included a silver dollar coin with a maximum mintage of 350,000 pieces.
