2018-W NGC PF-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

2018-W NGC PF-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

The 2018-W American Silver Eagle exemplifies the US Mint's dedication to superior coinage and craftsmanship with designs that embody fundamental American values and virtues. 

Proof US Silver Eagles feature a reflective background and frosted elements, accentuating the intricate details of the design.

These coins, in particular, are Proof Silver Eagles meticulously struck at the West Point Mint and feature the “W” mint mark. They were purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release and submitted to NGC appraisal, which graded them as PF-69.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-70 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;
• Purchased within the first 30 days of its official release;
• 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 obverse displays Lady Liberty walking with the American flag draped on her shoulder, hence its moniker. She carries oak and laurel branches in her arm. The words “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of issuance are also engraved.

The reverse showcases the Eagle carrying the national seal on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on its beak. The thirteen stars atop represent the Thirteen Colonies.

The inscriptions describing face value, weight, metal content, and purity read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”

An NGC PF-70 Early Release Coin

NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

According to NGC, “Early Release” refers to coins purchased from their original mint within the first 30 days of their official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. Grade 70 is attributed to flawless coins.

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Proof Silver Eagles are a testament to timeless beauty and patriotic symbolism.

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