2023 W Silver Eagle PCGS PR70 Advance Release w/John Dannreuther Signature

PCGS FOUNDERS MARK OF DISTINCTION LABEL – JOHN DANNREUTHER

This 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof coin has been certified in perfect PF70 condition by PCGS. This is one of a small number of coins designated as Advance Release by the U.S. Mint. Owning this coin automatically puts your collection in the top 10% of 2023 Silver Eagles by rarity.

Surprisingly despite modern minting techniques few Advance Release coins have the full strike and flawless surfaces required to achieve the perfect grade of PR70. This coin has been signed by John Dannreuther, a founder of the Professional Coin Grading Service, PCGS is one of the great numismatic research experts of all time. He has authored several award-winning books. Because of his vast knowledge and experience he was hired in 2022 to manage the sale of the Harry W. Bass coin collection, one of the most revered and valuable rare-coin collections in numismatics history valued at $60 million. Having the right signature on a coin is just as important as the condition PF70, and special designation Advance Release. Some of the accolades and awards won by John Dannreuther are:

• A founder of PCGS in 1985
• Named one of Coin World’s Most Influential People
• Named ANA Numismatist of the Year
• Won the Numismatic Literary Guild’s “Best U.S. Coin Book.”
• Inducted into the PCGS Coin Facts Hall of Fame
• Received the NLG Clemy Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Numismatic Literary Guild.
• Professional Numismatist Guild’s “Lifetime Achievement” award
• # 1 ranked PCGS signature

Coin Highlights

West Point Mint strike W mintmark

Mirror Like Finish

Advanced Releases Designation

Hand Signed by a founder of PCGS

Founders Mark of Distinction Label

The obverse displays the iconic "Walking Liberty" image by Adolph A. Weinman

The reverse features the new design of a flying bald eagle by Emily Damstra.

Specifications

• Date: 2023
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: 1 oz.
• Purity .999
• Mint: West Point
• Diameter: 40.6
• Thickness: 2.98
• Condition: PF70