CVC & Collectables presents the 2012-D Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter, a Denver Mint issue from the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program celebrating one of North America’s most significant archaeological landscapes in northwestern New Mexico.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Series: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait by John Flanagan
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Reverse: A Chacoan great house with a kiva in the foreground beneath a night sky
Historical Significance
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves monumental stone structures built by Ancestral Puebloans between the 9th and 12th centuries. The park reflects advanced engineering, astronomy, and regional trade networks, making it a cornerstone site for understanding pre-Columbian civilization in the American Southwest. The coin’s reverse design highlights the architectural and cultural sophistication of Chaco Canyon.
Collectibility
The 2012-D Chaco Culture Quarter is a key addition for collectors of the America the Beautiful series and Southwest-themed collections. Circulated examples are common, while well-preserved uncirculated pieces with sharp detail and original luster are favored for registry and date-and-mint sets.
