2020-W Proof American Silver Eagle - NGC PF-70 Ultra Cameo - Early Releases
Offered here is an authentic 2020-W Proof American Silver Eagle, struck at the West Point Mint and certified by NGC as PF-70 Ultra Cameo Early Releases.
The 2020-W is a notable issue in the American Silver Eagle series and was produced during the final full year of the original Heraldic Eagle reverse design before the series transitioned to the new Eagle Landing reverse in 2021.
Proof Silver Eagles are produced specifically for collectors using specially prepared planchets 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. This iconic reverse appeared on American Silver Eagles from the introduction of the series in 1986 through the Type 1 issues of 2021.
The 2020 Proof Silver Eagle was struck at the West Point Mint and bears the distinctive "W" mintmark.
Struck in 99.9% fine silver, the coin contains one troy ounce of silver and carries a legal tender face value of one dollar.
Graded PF-70 by NGC, this example has received the highest numerical proof grade assigned by NGC. The Ultra Cameo designation recognizes the strong contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and sharply frosted design elements.
The Early Releases designation indicates that the coin met NGC's requirements for certification within the qualifying initial release period.
Coin Details
Year: 2020
Mint: West Point
Mintmark: W
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: American Silver Eagle
Issue Type: Proof
Composition: 99.9% Fine Silver
Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Weight: 31.103 Grams
Diameter: 40.60 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
Certification: NGC
Grade: PF-70
Designation: Ultra Cameo
Release Designation: Early Releases
The combination of West Point Mint production, classic Heraldic Eagle reverse, one-ounce silver content, perfect NGC PF-70 grade, Ultra Cameo designation, and Early Releases certification makes this 2020-W American Silver Eagle an appealing addition to a certified Silver Eagle or high-grade modern U.S. proof collection.
Please review all photographs and the NGC certification label carefully for the exact appearance, designation, and condition of the coin offered.