Description
Why add this impeccably graded First Releases 2023-W American Silver Eagle Proof coin to your collection?
The American Silver Eagle series was launched in 1986. The popular, annually issued coin of the U.S. Mint is recognized globally for its patriotically themed imagery
- This 2023-W American Silver Eagle coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The 40.60 mm diameter coin is minted with a lustrous proof finish.
- The coin is a West Point Mint product.
- The coin hails from the third year of issue of the exciting Type-2 variety Silver Eagle.
- The coin features an ingenious reeded edge variation as a counterfeit deterrent.
- The one dollar denomination coin is legal tender of the United States.
- The silver dollar earned the First Releases attribution.
- The coin includes a ModernCoinMart exclusive eagle themed certification label.
Elegant Beauty of the Silver Eagle
Obverse: Lady Liberty is depicted walking towards the rising sun on the obverse while carrying an oak and laurel bouquet, with the flag of the United States draped around her form. Inscribed “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2023” and the artist’s monogram “AW.” The iconic image first appeared on the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar designed by early 20th century sculptor Adolph A. Weinman.
Reverse: On the reverse, a majestic eagle is illustrated preparing to land, with its wings in a raised position. Inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” “ONE DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and the “W” Mint mark. The Type-2 eagle landing design was created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Emily Damstra.
Proof 70 Excellence
This 2023-W Proof American Silver Eagle coin was received by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) for review within thirty days of its release date. Boasting a perfectly executed strike, flawless surfaces and an exceptional amount of contrast between it frosted and mirrored finishes, the coin was awarded the prestigious grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo. The silver dollar will arrive in a sonically sealed black core style NGC protective holder accompanied by a ModernCoinMart exclusive certification label honoring the national bird of the U.S.
