2012 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coin
The US Mint launched the American Eagles Program in 1986, following the passage of the Liberty Coin Act and the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985.
As part of this program, the US Mint introduced the American Silver Eagle as the nation’s official silver coin.
With a face value of one dollar and legal tender status, this 1 Troy oz silver coin revived the cherished obverse design from the 1917 Half-Dollar Coin.
At SD Bullion, you can acquire 2012 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coins purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of their official release. They are sealed and certified as MS-69 by NGC.
Coin Highlights
- Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 coin by NGC;
- Produced by the US Mint;
- Purchased within 30 days of its official release;
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
- Holds a USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
- The obverse features the Walking Liberty;
- The reverse depicts the Heraldic Eagle.
The Design
The obverse depicts Lady Liberty walking and carrying oak and laurel branches enveloped in the American flag. She extends her arm to welcome inhabitants to the New World.
It also features the word "LIBERTY," the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of mintage.
The reverse portrays the Heraldic Eagle beneath stars, representing the Thirteen Original Colonies. The Eagle has the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak.
Theincriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR" describe the coin's face value, weight, metal content, and purity.
An NGC MS-69 “Early Releases” Coin
Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is renowned worldwide for assessing and grading coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which scores coins from 1 to 70 according to their condition.
For NGC, “Early Releases” 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. Grade 69 is attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.
Buy 2012 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coins at SD Bullion
Experience the pride and satisfaction of owning a symbol of American numismatic excellence.
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