Proof Grover Cleveland 1st Term Presidential Dollars (Buy on eBay) are special collectible versions of the standard circulating coin.
The United States Mint creates specially minted Proof coins with a sharp relief on polished and treated blanks. These coins have frosted raised design elements and mirrored background, which results in a striking cameo effect.
Proof Grover Cleveland 1st Term Presidential Dollars were originally available as part of the 2012 Presidential Dollar Proof Set, the 2012 Proof Set, and the 2012 Silver Proof Set issued directly by the U.S. Mint. Additionally, they were sold as individual coins. The sales of the 2012 Presidential Dollar Proof Sets plummeted to a mere 249,265, marking another record low for the series.
The date, mint mark, and the motto “E Pluribus Unum” are located on the edge inscription of the coin. The Mint also created special packaging for Proof Sets so that collectors can view the edges of the coins.
Background:
Prior to being elected President, Grover Cleveland was elected as the mayor of Buffalo and later the governor of New York. After serving one term as President, he was defeated by Benjamin Harrison despite winning the popular vote. He ran for president in the following election and became the first and only President to leave the White House and then return for a second term.
“It is the responsibility of the citizens to support their government. It is not the responsibility of the government to support its citizens.”
Grover Cleveland, 22nd & 24th President of the United States
- Born: March 18, 1837, Caldwell, NJ
- Spouse: Frances Cleveland
- Served: 1885-1889
- Died: June 24, 1908, Princeton, NJ
Coin Specifications:
- Denomination: $1.00
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Weight: 8.1g
- Thickness: 2.0 mm
- Edge: lettered
- Mintage: 1,438,743
Other 2012 Proof Presidential Dollars:
Related:
< Chester Arthur | Benjamin Harrison >
