2008-W Proof Silver Eagle NGC PF-70 Early Releases UCAM

2008-W Proof American Silver Eagle - NGC PF-70 Ultra Cameo - Early Releases

Offered here is an authentic 2008-W Proof American Silver Eagle, struck at the West Point Mint and certified by NGC as PF-70 Ultra Cameo Early Releases.

The 2008-W is a classic collector proof issue from the American Silver Eagle series. Proof Silver Eagles are produced specifically for collectors using specially prepared planchets and dies, creating highly reflective fields and sharply frosted design elements.

The 2008 Proof Silver Eagle was struck at the West Point Mint and bears the distinctive "W" mintmark.

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 classic reverse was used on American Silver Eagles from the introduction of the series in 1986 through the Type 1 issues of 2021.

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: 2008
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, one-ounce silver content, classic Walking Liberty and Heraldic Eagle designs, perfect NGC PF-70 grade, Ultra Cameo designation, and Early Releases certification makes this 2008-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.