2011 American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary PCGS MS70 First Strike
American Silver Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin
About the product
The photos on this page are of the actual coins being sold. The coins shown have been graded by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and are sealed in clear protective slab cases. The grading grade is **MS70 (Mint State 70)**, which is the highest possible grade in coin grading. MS70 indicates a perfect mint condition with no visible flaws and is highly sought after in the collector market.
PCGS protective cases may have minor scratches or scuffs due to storage and transportation. Also, as silver coins are made from natural precious metals, they may exhibit milk spots or natural aging (discoloration). These are common characteristics of silver coins and do not indicate a quality issue.
2011 American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary
2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle series. This silver coin was first issued in 1986 as the official investment silver coin of the United States and is known as one of the most famous silver coin series in the world.
2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the series' inception, making it a very important year for coin collectors worldwide. Coins that received an MS70 grade from PCGS are particularly highly valued in the collector market due to their excellent state of preservation.
PCGS appraisal MS70
This coin has been graded by **PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)**, a world-renowned coin grading organization. PCGS is one of the most trusted grading organizations in the coin market, determining the condition of coins using rigorous evaluation standards by experts.
This coin is graded MS70 (Mint State 70)**, which is the highest grade in our grading standards. An MS70 coin is in perfect mint condition, exhibiting exceptionally good preservation with no visible flaws.
First Strike label
This coin bears a PCGS First Strike label. A First Strike label indicates that the coin is from the initial batch shipped from the mint. Typically, coins submitted to a grading laboratory within 30 days of issue are eligible for this label. First Strike labeled coins are highly sought after by collectors and are often treated as special collectible items.
Coin specifications
Country of issue: United States
Publication year: 2011
Series: American Silver Eagle
Face value: $1
Metal: Silver
Purity: .999 Fine Silver
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: approx. 40.6mm
Appraisal institution: PCGS
Grade: MS70
Label: First Strike
Anniversary: 25th Anniversary
Surface design (Walking Liberty)
The obverse of the coin features the Walking Liberty, considered one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage history. Created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, this design was first used in 1916 on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. It depicts the Statue of Liberty walking towards the sun, symbolizing freedom, hope, and progress towards the future. Even today, this design is regarded as one of the most artistic in American coinage.
Reverse design (Herald Eagle)
The reverse side of the 2011 American Silver Eagle features a herald eagle based on the American national emblem. This design was created by sculptor John Mercanti. The eagle holds a shield, an olive branch in one talon, and an arrow in the other, symbolizing peace and defense. Thirteen stars are depicted above the eagle, representing the original thirteen states of the United States.
Value as a silver coin
American Silver Eagle contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver. Silver is a precious metal that has been used as currency since ancient times and remains a popular investment today. Silver is used in various industrial fields such as electronics, solar power generation, and medical applications, making it a metal that possesses both value as a precious metal and demand for industrial use.
Popular investment silver coins worldwide
The American Silver Eagle is one of the most popular investment silver coins in the world. Its popularity stems from several factors, including its guarantee by the U.S. government, high purity silver, beautiful design, and high liquidity in the global market. These characteristics make it popular with both investors and collectors.
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summary
The 2011 American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary PCGS MS70 First Strike is a silver coin issued in a significant milestone year in the history of the American Silver Eagle series. Made of 1 troy ounce pure silver, featuring the beautiful Walking Liberty design, and bearing the highest PCGS grade of MS70 and the First Strike label, this coin is attractive both as a collector's item and an investment. Goldsilverjapan introduces silver coins and historical coins from around the world, widely sharing the appeal of coin collecting and precious metal investment.
