2021 W Silver Eagle PROOF Ultra Cameo NGC 69 # 001

We are presenting a stunning 2021 W (WEST POINT) $1 Silver Eagle PROOF ULTRA CAMEO graded by NGC in Mint State (MS) 69 Ultra Cameo (UCAM).

This coin is an “Early Relesases” Blue Label Type 1 variety! This means that the coin was graded by NGC within the first 30 days of issue. The “W” represents the fact that this Silver Eagle was minted at the West Point Mint.

This coin is graded MS Proof 69 Ultra Cameo by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation), one of the top grading companies in the world. The frosting in the lettering and devices is often achieved by sandblasting the die and then polishing only the fields to a brilliant finish (which are also referred to as mirrored fields). As you can see, the fields surrounding Miss Liberty have a very deep mirrored finish. You can actually see yourself if you look directly at the coin. And Miss Liberty has a super frost finish. Just the way a coin like this should look.

The coin is a Heraldic Eagle Type 1 Early Releases. The Type 1 is considered the Key Date in this series. These are very hard to find in this condition.

The coin is well struck with all the details being sharp and clean. You can see the lines on Miss Liberty’s dress, the sun, the wreath, and the branches. The coin design shows Lady Liberty walking toward the sun “and the dawn of a new day”. She is carrying laurel and oak branches to symbolize military and civil victory, and her outstretched arm represents her attempts to impart the spirit of liberty to others.

NGC uses a numeric grade to succinctly describe a problem-free coin's condition. Certain coins, however, require a more nuanced description of their condition and appearance. For these coins, NGC graders follow the numeric grade with a designation, often called a "Strike Character." This coin is one step away from perfection, which carries a numeric grade of 70.

The small scratches are on the holder not the coin and are not visible to the naked eye. The scanner is very powerful with high magnification and picked this up.