1990-S NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

1990-S NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

In 1986, the US Mint introduced the official silver coin of the US into the bullion market as the premiere coin of the American Eagle Program.

Showcasing an alluring patriotic design signed by the legendary Adolph A. Weinman and John M. Mercanti, the 12th US Mint Chief Engraver, the US Mint crafted US Silver Eagles containing 1 Troy oz of 99.9% fine silver. 

Despite featuring the same patterns as their bullion counterparts, Proof Silver Eagles, released a few months later, exhibit a mirror-like luster that highlights the finest design details.

The premiere mintage accounted for 695,510 Proof Silver Eagles. And those issued in the San Francisco Mint carry the “S” mint mark.

SD Bullion sells 1990-S 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof coins graded by NGC as PF-69.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-69 by NGC;
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
• Proof coin;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Issued in the San Francisco branch and bears the “S” mint mark;
• Hold a USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
• The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design;
• The reverse stamps John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle design;

The Design

The obverse showcases Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design, rescued from the 1917 Half Dollar Coin.

It depicts Lady Liberty walking toward the sun's rays, holding oak and laurel branches in one arm while extending her other in a welcoming gesture, with the American flag draped over her shoulder. 

It includes the word "LIBERTY," the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of mintage.

The Heraldic Eagle reverse design was created by John Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint. 

The eagle carries the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak. Thirteen stars above the eagle's head represent the original colonies. 

The encircling text reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR," indicating the coin's face value, weight, metal content, and purity, along with the "S" mint mark.

Because it is a proof coin, its surfaces exhibit a mirror-like luster, which contrasts with the design’s frosted image.

An NGC PF-69 Coin

The Sheldon Grading Scale ranges from 1 to 70 and is used as a parameter for third-party services, like NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, to appraise and grade coins.

According to the scale, PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

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