2008-W NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

2008-W NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

American Silver Eagles were first released in 1986 as part of the US Mint's American Eagle Program, which also introduced the American Gold Eagle. 

The Silver Eagle is a legal tender dollar coin containing one troy ounce of silver. Besides its intrinsic value, the coin's design, created by Adolph A. Weinman and Chief Engraver John Mercanti, embodies the core values of the Founding Fathers through its iconic artistry.

Proof Silver Eagles share the same setting as their bullion counterparts, but they are enhanced by the proof finish.

These exquisite Proof Silver Eagles, in particular, feature the "W" mint mark on the reverse side, indicating they were meticulously crafted at the West Point Mint.

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 by the West Point Mint and bears the “W” mint mark;
• Hold a USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
• The obverse stamps the Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman;
• The reverse features the Heraldic Eagle by John Mercanti.

The Design

The reverse depicts the Heraldic Eagle carrying the National shield on its chest beneath thirteen stars representing the original Thirteen Colonies, arrows and olive branches on its talons, and a banner with the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on its beak. 

It also features the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR,” which stand for face value, weight, metal content, and purity.

The obverse portrays Lady Liberty folded in the American flag, striding towards the sun with the oak and laurel branches in her arm. The word “LIBERTY,” the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of issuance complete the image.

The “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint completes the 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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