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Why Buy This PR70 First Strike 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar with Privy?
The U.S. Mint’s modern commemorative coin program has honored and assisted an impressive number of causes since it began in the early 1980s. In 2022, Negro Leagues Baseball commemorative coins were struck. These were created to honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro National League being founded. This professional league was formed due to African-American players being banned from other major leagues. The silver dollar offered here was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it has a proof finish and a poignant privy mark on its obverse.
- This silver dollar is certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
- No more than 400,000 Negro Leagues Baseball Silver Dollars will ever be issued, of which no more than 20,000 will carry the privy mark.
- This commemorative dollar was struck from 0.859 troy ounces of .999 fine silver.
Detailed Pitcher with Privy Mark
Obverse: The date is located on the obverse of this silver dollar. The design on this side shows a pitcher as the ball makes its way towards the plate. The special privy mark is located just below the pitcher’s raised knee.
Reverse: The design on the reverse makes an interesting pair with the obverse. This side shows the ball and its destination from the pitcher’s view. The face value is displayed just above the umpire as the batter gets ready to take a swing.
PR70 First Strikes from PCGS
Since this commemorative proof was submitted to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) during its first 30 days of issue, it was given the First Strikes (FS) designation. This particular example was found to be free of flaws when it was examined, so it received a perfect Proof 70 grade.