2013-W NGC SP-70 Enhanced Finish & PF-70 Reverse Proof Early Releases American Silver Eagle 2-Coin Set - 75th Anniversary of the West Point Mint - (West Point Label)
In 2013, the US Mint marked the 75th anniversary of the West Point Mint by releasing a special commemorative 2-Coin Set of American Silver Eagles.
The West Point Mint, one of the active branches of the US Mint, is responsible for producing American Eagle Proof and Uncirculated coins, American Gold Buffalo Coins, and various commemorative coins, such as this set.
This set comprises two samples of 2013-W 1 oz American Silver Eagles purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of their official release—a reverse-proof graded as an SP-70 and an enhanced uncirculated version certified as a PF-70 coin.
They are housed in an original US Mint display case with a Certificate of Authenticity and individually sealed in an NGC Special West Point Label.
Today, SD Bullion sells the 2013-W NGC SP-70 Enhanced Finish & PF-70 Reverse Proof Early Releases American Silver Eagle 2-Coin Set for the 75th Anniversary of the West Point Mint.
Product Highlights
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The coin set contains two samples of 2013-W American Silver Eagles;
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Sealed in NGC slabs with a West Point Label;
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Reverse-proof (graded as PF-70) and enhanced uncirculated finish (graded as SP-70);
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Produced by the US Mint;
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Issued by the West Point branch and bears the “W” mint mark;
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Purchased within 30 days of its official release;
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Commemorative edition;
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Each coin contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
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Legal tender status and denomination of USD 1, guaranteed by the US Government;
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The obverse features the Walking Liberty by Adolph A. Weinman;
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The reverse showcases the Heraldic Eagle by John Mercanti.
The Design
The obverse showcases Lady Liberty walking with the American flag draped on her shoulder, oak branches on her left arm and a welcome sign to those who look for a home on American soil.
The engravings “LIBERTY,” the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of mintage are part of the design.
The reverse depicts John Mercanti’s Heraldic eagle with spread wings around a star-spangled shield, carrying the “E PLURIBUS UNUM” banner, arrows and oak branches. The thirteen stars above the eagle represent the original colonies.
The West Point mint mark is also on the reverse side.
The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR” accompany the image.
An NGC PF-70 and SP-70 “Early Releases” Coin
NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) operates independently of government mints, evaluating and grading coins based on the Sheldon Scale, which rates coin quality on a scale from 1 to 70.
NGC considers “Early Releases” a coin purchased from its original mint within 30 days of its public release and submitted to its appraisal.
PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes. Because it is a reverse-proof coin, the background surfaces are frosted, contrasting with the brilliant images engraved. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.
The Enhanced Uncirculated version, though not as reflective as a proof coin, as a brighter look than regular bullion coins and more visible design elements. They under go a special polishing process called “burnishing,” which cleans the blanks from unwanted oxides formed during the annealing and rimming processes.
SP-70 stands for Specimen-70, which describes a hybrid between Mint State and Proof with absolutely no imperfections.
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