2014 NGC MS-69 DPL Early Releases 5 oz America The Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains Silver Coin

2014 NGC MS-69 DPL Early Releases 5 oz America The Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains Silver Coin

The America the Beautiful Quarter Program, which ran from 2010 to 2021, stands as a testament to the United States' natural beauty and cultural heritage. 

Each of the 56 quarter-dollar coins issued under this program portrays a distinct facet of American landscapes, from majestic national parks to historic monuments and lush forests.

The Great Smoky Mountains Silver Coin is the first coin released in 2014 and the 21st in the series. 

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee is the most-visited US national park. Established in 1926, it boasts rich biodiversity, spanning Tennessee and North Carolina with densely forested ridges. Known globally for its varied flora and fauna, ancient mountain vistas, and preserved Appalachian culture, it remains a celebrated natural and cultural landmark.

At SD Bullion, you can find 2014 5 oz America The Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains Silver Coins, purchased from the US Mint, within the first 30 days of their official release. These coins have a deep proof-like appearance and are sealed and certified by NGC as MS-69 DPL coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 DPL Early Releases coin by NGC;

• Deep proof-like appearance;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release;

• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver;

• The first coin released in 2014 and the 21st in the series;

• Holds a USD 0.25 face value and legal tender status;

• The standard obverse design features George Washington’s bust;

• The reverse features the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Design

The obverse side features John Flanagan's 1932 rendition of George Washington's portrait, inspired by William Cousins' 1786 official depiction of the former President.

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

The reverse showcases a historic log cabin within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, surrounded by lush green forests and watched by a circling hawk.

Inscriptions on this side read “GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS,” “TENNESSEE,” “2014,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

An NGC MS-69 DPL “Early Releases” Coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is globally renowned for evaluating and grading coins. They utilize the Sheldon Grading Scale, which rates 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. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

DPL refers to a deep proof-like finish, describing coins whose fields are deeply mirrored and resembling proof coins but are actually bullion coins.

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Capture the essence of America's beauty with these silver coins.

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