2012 Quarter – Acadia National Park, Maine


The 2012 Quarter - Acadia National Park, Maine

Acacia became a National site in 1916 and is renowned for it’s beautiful, rugged scenery.

The reverse was designed by Barbara Fox and sculpted by Joseph Menna, and shows the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and coastline, with pine trees and the sea.

The Obverse shows George Washington facing left.

Image credit: United States Mint


Mintage: Not known
Minted at US Mint.
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The America the Beautiful Quarters® Silver Proof Set series: The US Mint launched the series in 2010 to commemorate the most cherished National Parks and other National sites. Each year 5 quarters of different designs are minted and released as both Proof and Uncirculated. The series consists of 56 coins and ran from 2010 until 2021 inclusive.

Each obverse of the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters shows John Flanagan’s 1932 portrait of George Washington. Each coin is 90% silver and weighs 6.25g with a diameter of 24.3mm (0.955 inches) and are available as Uncirculated or Proof. The edge is reeded. Coins are minted in either Philadelphia (P), Denver (D) or San Francisco (S).
Which Mint: US Mint
The United States Mint is part of the Department of the Treasury and is responsible for producing coinage for the United States. It has four coin-producing facilities in current use:

  • Philadelphia Mint, the largest facility. It was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.
  • Denver Mint, Colorado. The mint started in 1906. The mint mark is 'D'.
  • San Francisco Mint Facility of the US Mint was created in 1854 to cater for the California Gold Rush. The current Mint buildings have been used since 1937. Mint mark is 'S'.
  • West Point Mint Facility, New York. Founded in 1792.  Mintmark is 'W'.
In the past the US Mint has also used Carson City ('CC') and New Orleans ('O').
Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.

The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.

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2012 S Acadia ME~ America the Beautiful ~ National Parks ~ Clad Proof
2012 S Acadia ME~ America the Beautiful ~ National Parks ~ Clad Proof
£ 12.02
2012 Maine Acadia National Park Quarter P&D w/2 Stamps Display Card
2012 Maine Acadia National Park Quarter P&D w/2 Stamps Display Card
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2012-P Acadia Maine National Parks NP 25C Unc Quarter Philadelphia mint NPP13
2012-P Acadia Maine National Parks NP 25C Unc Quarter Philadelphia mint NPP13
£ 2.27
2012-D ACADIA NATIONAL PARK MAINE QUARTER UNCIRCULATED FROM US MINT ROLLS
2012-D ACADIA NATIONAL PARK MAINE QUARTER UNCIRCULATED FROM US MINT ROLLS
£ 3.02
2012-D Acadia Maine National Parks NP ATB 25C Unc Quarter Denver mint NPD13
2012-D Acadia Maine National Parks NP ATB 25C Unc Quarter Denver mint NPD13
£ 3.67
Sealed 2012 S Acadia Maine NP Quarter US Mint Roll PL5 America the Beautiful
Sealed 2012 S Acadia Maine NP Quarter US Mint Roll PL5 America the Beautiful
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2012 S Acadia Maine ~ National Parks ~ America the Beautiful ~ 90% Silver
2012 S Acadia Maine ~ National Parks ~ America the Beautiful ~ 90% Silver
£ 17.60
2012 P+D Acadia ME ~ National Parks ~ P&D in Original Mint Wrappers
2012 P+D Acadia ME ~ National Parks ~ P&D in Original Mint Wrappers
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