2025 NGC PL-70 Early Releases 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coin - Commander Series

2025 NGC PL-70 Early Releases 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coin - Commander Series

The Commander Series from Scottsdale Mint celebrates outstanding design and expert craftsmanship, offering gold and silver coins in a variety of sizes and finishes.

Each edition pays tribute to legendary leaders who helped shape the course of history. Previous releases have honored figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, General Patton, Hernán Cortés, Emperor Julius Caesar, and Ulysses S. Grant, and now Charlemagne joins their ranks.

Charlemagne, “Charles the Great” in French, was one of the most influential rulers in European history and the founder of what became the Holy Roman Empire. As King of the Franks and later Emperor, he united much of Western and Central Europe under his reign, laying the foundation for what would become the modern European states we know today. His greatest achievements as a ruler included the promotion of learning and culture during what is known as the Carolingian Renaissance, as well as reforms in administration, law, and the church that helped stabilize and strengthen his empire. His reign from 768-814 AD revived centralized authority in Western Europe at a time when it had fragmented after the fall of Rome hundreds of years before.

As a military commander, Charlemagne proved himself both bold and strategic. He led successful campaigns against the Saxons, Lombards, Avars, and other groups, steadily expanding his empire and securing its borders. One of his most notable campaigns was the Siege of Pavia in 773–774, where Charlemagne crossed the alps to decisively defeat the Lombard Kingdom in Northern Italy at the Pope’s request. The siege lasted through the harsh winter but Charlemagne stood firm, starving the city into submission. Charlemagne proved his fairness by sparing the city from destruction and exiling the former king. This victory ended Lombard rule and allowed Charlemagne to claim the title of King of the Lombards, further solidifying his power in Europe. His combination of military skill and vision as a statesman earned him recognition as the "Father of Europe" and a central figure in shaping the medieval world.

SD Bullion sells 2025 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coins. They were purchased from the Scottsdale Mint within 30 days of their official release and submitted to an NGC appraisal, where they were sealed and certified as PL-70.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as PL-70 by NGC;

• Proof-like coin;

• Produced by the Scottsdale Mint;

• Sixth strike of the Commander Series;

• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 5 oz of .9999 pure silver;

• Bears a $5 monetary denomination and legal tender status in Samoa;

• The reverse features the Coat of Arms of Samoa;

• The obverse depicts Charlemagne’s portrayal.

The Design

The obverse depicts Charlemagne wearing an Imperial crown created in the 10th century for coronations of the Holy Roman emperors. It is surrounded by the engravings “CHARLEMAGNE” and “2025.”

The reverse features the Coat of Arms of Samoa and the engravings referring to monetary denomination, purity, metal content, and weight reading “FIVE DOLLARS,” “9999 FINE SILVER - 5 TROY OZ.”

An NGC PL-70 “Early Releases” coin

NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company works independently from sovereign mints, appraising and grading coins from 1 to 70, using the Sheldon Scale according to their condition.

According to NGC, “Early Releases” refers to coins purchased from their original mints within 30 days of their official release and submitted to its appraisal.

The term PL, or Prooflike, describes the numeric grade of a coin with mirrored fields that resemble Proof. 70 is the highest grade on the scale and is given to flawless coins.

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