2010 PCGS MS-69 DMPL First Strikes 5 oz America The Beautiful Hot Springs Silver Coin - John Mercanti Label

2010 PCGS MS-69 DMPL First Strikes 5 oz America The Beautiful Hot Springs Silver Coin - John Mercanti Label

In 2010, the US Mint launched the America The Beautiful collection, featuring five-ounce silver coins depicting America's most iconic sites. These coins create a tangible link to the nation's natural wonders and historical heritage. 

The Hot Springs Silver Coin was the inaugural release of 2010 and the first coin in the entire America The Beautiful Quarters Program. 

Hot Springs, Arkansas, is famous for its naturally heated springs that have drawn visitors for centuries. The city also hosts Hot Springs National Park, which conserves historic bathhouses and the area's natural beauty.

These particular coins were purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release and exhibit a deep mirror proof-like appearance. Thus, they are sealed with a John Mercanti Label.

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 find the 2010 5 oz America The Beautiful Hot Springs Silver Coin in a deep mirror proof-like appearance. It is certified as an MS-69 First Strikes coin and sealed in PCGS slabs with the exclusive John Mercanti Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 coin by PCGS;
• Sealed with John Mercanti Label;
• Deep Mirror Proof-like appearance;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver;
• One of the five coins struck in 2010;
• Purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of public release.
• Holds a USD 0.25 face value and legal tender status;
• The standard obverse design features George Washington’s bust;
• The reverse features Hot Springs National Park.

The Design

The obverse showcases George Washington's bust, designed by John Flanagan in 1932. It is based on the former President’s official depiction illustrated by William Cousins in 1786.

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

The reverse displays the facade of the Hot Springs National Park headquarters building with a thermal fountain in the foreground. Inscriptions on this side read “HOT SPRINGS,” “ARKANSAS,” “2010,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

A PCGS MS-69 DMPL “First Strikes” Coin

PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service is internationally recognized for appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.

For PCGS, “First Strikes” refer to coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of their official release and taken to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State. Mint State coins are shaped as business coins that have never circulated. 69 is the grade 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.

Buy 2010 PCGS MS-69 DMPL First Strikes 5 oz America The Beautiful Hot Springs Silver Coins - John Mercanti Label at SD Bullion

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