2013-W Proof American Silver Eagle - PCGS PR-70 DCAM - First Strike
Offered here is an authentic 2013-W Proof American Silver Eagle, struck at the West Point Mint and certified by PCGS as PR-70 Deep Cameo First Strike.
The American Silver Eagle has been the official silver bullion coin of the United States since its introduction in 1986. Proof Silver Eagles are collector versions produced using specially prepared silver blanks and dies, creating highly reflective fields and sharply frosted design elements.
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally introduced on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916. Liberty is depicted walking toward the rising sun while carrying branches of laurel and oak.
The reverse features John Mercanti's classic Heraldic Eagle design, depicting an eagle behind a shield with an olive branch and arrows in its talons and thirteen stars positioned above.
The 2013 Proof Silver Eagle was struck at the West Point Mint and bears the distinctive "W" mintmark. The issue was struck in 99.9% fine silver, contains one troy ounce of silver, and carries a legal tender face value of one dollar.
Graded PR-70 by PCGS, this example has received the highest numerical proof grade assigned by PCGS. The DCAM, or Deep Cameo, designation recognizes the strong visual contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and sharply frosted design elements.
The First Strike designation indicates that the coin met PCGS requirements for its qualifying initial release certification period.
Coin Details
Year: 2013
Mint: West Point
Mintmark: W
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: American Silver Eagle
Issue Type: Proof
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Diameter: 40.60 mm
Edge: Reeded
Original Mintage: 934,818
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
Certification: PCGS
Grade: PR-70
Designation: Deep Cameo (DCAM)
Release Designation: First Strike
The combination of West Point Mint production, one-ounce silver content, classic Walking Liberty and Heraldic Eagle designs, perfect PCGS PR-70 grade, Deep Cameo designation, and First Strike certification makes this 2013-W American Silver Eagle an appealing addition to a certified Silver Eagle, modern U.S. coin, or high-grade proof collection.
Please review all photographs and the PCGS certification label carefully for the exact appearance, designation, and condition of the coin offered.