2023 S American Silver Eagle NGC PF70 Advance Release hand signed by U.S. Mint Directors Edmund C. Moy and David Ryder

Since 2021, under the leadership of David Ryder, the United States Mint has made available a small group of the first American Silver Eagle coins struck prior to the official release date. These coins are known as Advance Release coins and have quickly developed into the most sought-after coins on the market. The coveted Advance Release designation is an official United States Mint term and is only available on a few select coin series like this 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof strike coin minted at the revered San Francisco Mint. First issued in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has become the most collected silver coin in the world surpassing even the iconic Morgan Silver Dollar!

An extremely low mintage of 24,500 San Francisco Mint proof strike coins were designated as Advance Release coins by the United States Mint.

This 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof strike coin minted at the San Francisco Mint displays the celebrated S mintmark. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), the world's largest grading service for coins has certified this coin in perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo condition, the highest numeric numismatic grade any coin can achieve. This coin has superb eye appeal, Proof coins are presentation pieces, struck twice instead of just once like regular coins, this extra strike gives the coins a shinier appearance and highlights the intricate details of the design. Proof coins have a mirror-like background. To attain the desirable Ultra Cameo designation, a coin must coin must exhibit strong and unbroken frosted design elements, including the portrait and images, as well as the date and other inscriptions on both sides of the coin.

NGC certified coins are sonically sealed in tamper proof holders assuring collectors that the coins are authentic and accurately graded and impart their special Advance Release provenance, which is made more intriguing to the collector because this is one of a small number of coins individually hand signed by two U.S. Mint Directors, Edmund C. Moy, and David Ryder. 

Authentic Hand Signatures of Edmund C. Moy and David Ryder set this coin apart from others!

Edmund C. Moy, 38th Director and David J Ryder, 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint brought many exciting modern coins to the marketplace, greatly enhancing the tradition of U.S. coin collecting with their leadership of the world’s premier manufacturer of coins. The Moy and Ryder signatures are the best known in numismatics and appear together exclusively on NGC certified Mint Director’s Series coins. Moy and Ryder are closely associated with the developments and advancements of the American Silver Eagle series. Moy introduced new burnished and reverse proof strikes and special anniversary sets, while Ryder presided over the major design change from the heraldic eagle to the eagle landing design in 2021, he also implemented the U.S. Mint Advance Release program.  

Specifications

• Date: 2023
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: 1 oz.
• Purity: .999
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Mint: S – San Francisco
• Condition: PF70 Advance Release
• Signatures: Edmund C. Moy and David Ryder