Description
Why purchase this pristine First Strike 2023-W American Silver Eagle Proof coin?
The American Silver Eagle series has been issued by the U.S. Mint since 1986. The series is characterized by stunning imagery honoring the themes of liberty, strength and freedom.
- This 2023-W American Silver Eagle coin is a West Point Mint product.
- The 40.60 mm diameter coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The coin’s imagery is gloriously showcased by a lustrous proof finish.
- The coin represents the third year of issue of the Type-2 style Silver Eagle.
- As a security feature, a unique interrupted reeded edge is incorporated into the coin’s design.
- The coin is issued as U.S. legal tender, with a one dollar denomination.
- The silver dollar received the First Strike designation.
Elegant Splendor of the Silver Eagle
Obverse: On the obverse, Lady Liberty is portrayed as a young woman draped in an American flag, while strolling towards the rising sun. The image is borrowed from the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin designed by renowned medallic sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. Inscribed “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2023” and the artist’s “AW” monogram.
Reverse: The reverse is adorned with an image of an eagle preparing to land. Inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and the “W” Mint mark. Acclaimed U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Emily Damstra created the majestic Type-2 eagle landing graphic.
Exceptional Proof 70 Deep Cameo
This 2023-W American Silver Eagle Proof coin was submitted to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for review within thirty days of its release date, qualifying for the prestigious First Strike attribution. The 1 oz. silver coin was awarded the superior grade of Proof 70 Deep Cameo (DCAM), which describes its perfect strike, pristine surfaces, and a tremendous amount of delineation between its frosted design elements and mirrored backgrounds. The silver dollar is encapsulated in a sonically sealed PCGS protective holder with a specially designed certification label that features a declaration of its West Point Mint origin.
