2012 S Denali Alaska Quarter (90% Silver Proof)

Last updated: September, 18 2024
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CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 2012 S Denali Alaska Quarter Proof in average condition to be worth $2.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $8.50.


2012 S Denali Alaska Quarter (90% Silver Proof)
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The Denali S Alaska American the Beautiful Quarter (90% Silver Proof) from 2012 is the most widely produced due to public demand. This quarter's reverse features a wild Dall sheep standing tall and strong in front of Mount McKinley.


The words Denali, Alaska, and E Pluribus Unum are inscribed on the reverse along with the Date 2012. The obverse has the standard quarter bust of George Washington, and the mint mark is located to the right of that, just above the word Dollar in Quarter Dollar.


2012 Denali Alaska Quarter


There are several specific variations to be aware of with these coins, they are.

  • 2012 P Standard Issue
  • 2012 P 5oz Silver Bullion 99.9% pure
  • 2012 D Standard Issue
  • 2012 S Standard Issue (rare)
  • 2012 S Non-Silver Proof Issue
  • 2012 S 90% Silver Proof Issue

All in all there are 6 known variations with some errors known to exist as well.

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How much is a 2012 S Denali Alaska Quarter (90% Silver Proof) worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $9 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 2012, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Denali Alaska Quarter's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 P $550
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 S $8.50
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 S $8.50
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 S $3
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 P $2.50
Denali Alaska Quarter Image 2012 D $2.50
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Are 2012 S Denali Alaska Quarter (90% Silver Proof)s Silver?

Yes! Denali Alaska Quarter's produced in 2012 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .1808 troy oz or 5.623 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.


Coinage issued in 2012 will only contain silver if minted as a silver proof. Is your coin a silver proof or just a proof? Do they weigh more than other identical coins from the same year? If so they are likely 90% silver. 90% silver coins are much denser than the modern 90% copper 10% nickel blend the mint uses today.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:

This coin in poor condition is worth $3.64 less than the intrinsic value from silver content of $5.64, this coin is thus more valuable to a silver bug than to a coin collector. You will most likely find however that it is hard to get a coin for less than spot price. At least that has been our experience. Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..

Current silver melt value* for a 2012 D Denali Alaska Quarter is $5.64 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.17 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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