2018-W PCGS PR-70 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

2018-W PCGS PR-70 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

In 1986, the US Mint introduced the American Eagles Program by releasing a Silver Eagle coin containing 1 Troy oz of 99.9% fine silver. Proof Silver Eagles, with the same features but enhanced by a brilliant proof finish, were included in the series a few months later.

These specific Proof Silver Eagles were issued at the West Point mint and bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse. 

Today, 2018-W 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coins, graded as PR-70 by PCGS, are available for purchase at SD bullion.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 by PCGS;
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
• Proof coin;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Issued in West Point and carries the “W” mint mark;
• Bears a USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
• Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design features the obverse;
• John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle design stamps the reverse;

The Design

The obverse showcases Lady Liberty with the American flag draped on her shoulder, walking toward the sun's rays. Hence the moniker.

She welcomes new immigrants looking for shelter in the New World with the oak and laurel branches she carries. The image has “LIBERTY” inscribed on top, the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of mintage.

The reverse features the Heraldic Eagle carrying the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches on its talons, and a banner with the inscription “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on its beak. Thirteen pointed stars above the Eagle represent the original colonies.

The “W” mint mark from West Point and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR” describing face value, weight, metal content, and purity complete the reverse.

Because it is a proof coin, its surfaces exhibit a mirror-like luster, which contrasts with the design’s frosted image.

A PCGS PR-70 Coin 

PCGS, which stands for Professional Coin Grading Service, operates independently of sovereign mints, evaluating and grading coins according to the Sheldon Scale, from 1 to 70.

PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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