The 2012 Chaco Culture National Historical Park 5 oz Silver Coin is the second release of the year in the America the Beautiful (ATB) series by the U.S. Mint. Honoring one of the most significant pre-Columbian cultural sites in the United States, this coin pays tribute to the ancestral Puebloan people who built monumental structures in New Mexico over 1,000 years ago.
Historical Insight:
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves an advanced civilization that thrived between A.D. 850 and 1250. The site's complex road systems and multi-story stone buildings reflect a high level of social organization and astronomical understanding. This coin honors their enduring legacy.
Highlights:
- Contains: 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Obverse: Features the historic portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, originally used on the 1932 Washington Quarter
- Reverse: Showcases a view of two iconic structures within Chaco Canyon, symbolizing the architectural legacy of the Chacoan people. Inscriptions include "CHACO CULTURE," "NEW MEXICO," "2012," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
- Edge: Smooth with incused ".999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE"
- Minted by: United States Mint
Specifications
SKU: |
331 |
Year: |
2012 |
Grade: |
Brilliant Unc |
Grade Service: |
None |
Denomination: |
25 Cents |
Mint Mark: |
P-Philadelphia (Not Shown) |
Metal Content: |
5 Troy Oz |
Purity: |
0.999 |
Thickness: |
4.064 mm |
Diameter: |
76.2 mm |
