2025-S PCGS PR-70 Advanced Releases 250th US Navy Anniversary Privy 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin - John Dannreuther Label

2025-S PCGS PR-70 Advanced Releases 250th U.S. Navy Anniversary Privy 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin – John Dannreuther Label

To commemorate a quarter millennium of naval strength and service, the U.S. Mint has released a special-edition American Silver Eagle Proof Coin featuring a distinctive U.S. Navy 250th Anniversary privy mark. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this limited proof release celebrates the enduring legacy of the U.S. Navy—an institution defined by honor, courage, and commitment for over 250 years.

Established on October 13, 1775, the United States Navy has served as a cornerstone of American defense, commanding unmatched maritime power and ensuring freedom across the world’s oceans. This historic proof coin honors that legacy through stunning craftsmanship and a meaningful commemorative privy design.

Each coin was acquired before its official release, graded a perfect PR-70 Advanced Releases by PCGS, and encapsulated in a holder featuring a hand-signed John Dannreuther Label—a mark of distinction from one of the most respected figures in numismatics.

Coin Highlights

• Graded PR-70 Advanced Releases by PCGS – flawless proof quality, certified before public release;
• Encapsulated in a PCGS holder featuring a hand-signed John Dannreuther Label;
• Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver;
• Struck at the San Francisco Mint, bearing the “S” mint mark;
• Commemorative edition marking the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy;
• Proof finish with deeply mirrored fields and frosted design details;
• Legal tender coin with a $1 USD face value, backed by the United States government;
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty;
• Reverse: Emily Damstra’s modern Bald Eagle.

The Design

The obverse showcases Adolph A. Weinman’s timeless Walking Liberty design. Draped in the American flag, Lady Liberty strides toward the rising sun, carrying oak and laurel branches—symbols of strength and victory. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the coin’s year of issue.

To the right of Liberty appears the U.S. Navy 250th Anniversary privy mark, featuring a stylized eagle with outstretched wings clutching an anchor, enclosed by a circular border reading “UNITED STATES NAVY.” This powerful emblem embodies the Navy’s proud maritime heritage and service to the nation.

The reverse features Emily Damstra’s Bald Eagle design—a majestic symbol of American freedom. The eagle soars in mid-flight clutching an oak branch, with inscriptions reading “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The “S” mint mark signifies its San Francisco origin.

The John Dannreuther Label

Each coin is sealed with a hand-signed John Dannreuther Label, honoring one of the founding members of the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and one of the most accomplished numismatic researchers in the field.
Dannreuther’s extensive work—such as The Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection and his award-winning ANA research—has shaped modern coin grading standards. His signature label adds both authenticity and collector prestige to this exclusive release.

A PCGS PR-70 “Advanced Releases” Coin

Each coin is graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

PR (Proof) designates coins struck with specially polished dies for brilliant mirror-like surfaces.

Grade 70 denotes a coin in perfect condition, without post-production flaws visible under magnification.

Advanced Releases identifies coins distributed to select dealers and submitted for grading before the official public release, marking them among the earliest and most exclusive of the mintage.

Buy the 2025-S PCGS PR-70 Advanced Releases 250th U.S. Navy Anniversary Privy 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin – John Dannreuther Label at SD Bullion

Celebrate a legacy of service and strength with the 2025-S PCGS PR-70 Advanced Releases 250th U.S. Navy Anniversary Privy 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin – John Dannreuther Label. Perfectly struck, signed by a PCGS founder, and designated as part of the earliest release, this coin is a prestigious tribute to 250 years of American naval history.

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