2010 PCGS MS-69 DMPL First Strike 5 oz America the Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coin - John Mercanti Signature Label

2010 PCGS MS-69 DMPL First Strike 5 oz America the Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coin - John Mercanti Signature Label

In 2010, the U.S. Mint introduced the America The Beautiful Quarter Program, featuring a unique series of five-ounce silver coins celebrating the nation's natural wonders and rich heritage. 

The Yosemite Silver Coin was the third release of that year and within the entire program. 

Yosemite National Park, recognized as one of the first wilderness preserves in the U.S., is famous for its stunning waterfalls. Established as a national preservation site in California in 1890, it encompasses nearly 1,200 square miles of deep valleys, vast meadows, and ancient giant sequoias.

John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint, created numerous designs for US circulating, commemorative, and bullion coins, including the original reverse of the Silver Eagles. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the most influential figures in numismatics.

At SD Bullion, you can acquire the 2010 5 oz America The Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coins from the US Mint within 30 days of its official release. They are graded by PCGS as MS-69 DMPL First Strikes coins sealed with the John Mercanti Signature Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 DMPL coin by PCGS;
• Sealed with the Exclusive John Mercanti Signature label;
• Deep Mirror Proof-like appearance;

• Produced by the US Mint;
• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver;
• The third coin struck in 2010;
• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;
• Holds a USD 0.25 face value and legal tender status;
• The standard obverse design features George Washington’s bust;
• The reverse features the Yosemite National Park.

The Design

The obverse depicts George Washington, as designed by John Flanagan in 1932. It is an inspired version of the former President’s official portrayal illustrated by William Cousins in 1786.

It also features the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

The reverse portrays El Capitan, which rises more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor and is the largest monolith of granite in the world. Accompanying Inscriptions read “YOSEMITE,” “CALIFORNIA,” “2010,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

A PCGS MS-69 DMPL “First Strikes” Coin

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) works independently of sovereign mints. It evaluates and grades coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which rates coins from 1 to 70 according to their condition.

PCGS calls “First Strikes” the coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of the official release and submitted to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State. Mint State coins are shaped as business coins. Grade 69 is attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

According to PCGS, DMPL stands for Deep Mirror Proof-Like and refers to coins struck for circulation but with unusual mirror-like fields and frosted design details that are very similar to Proof coins.

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