2012(W) American Silver Eagle $1 NGC MS69 First Releases – Struck at West Point (1 oz)

Designation: 2012(W) United States American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin
Mintage Year: 2012
Mint Location: West Point Mint (Struck without a physical mint mark; verified via parenthetical “(W)” by tracking the original government packaging)
Certification: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company)
Grade: MS69 (Mint State 69 – Near Flawless Condition)
Special Pedigree: First Releases / From Mint Sealed Box #18 (Officially certified as arriving within the first 30 days of release from a specific bulk security lot)
NGC Certification Number: 3616227-282
Design Details:
Obverse: Features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic “Walking Liberty” design. Lady Liberty strides gracefully toward a rising sun while draped in the American flag, carrying large branches of laurel and oak leaves.
Reverse: Features John Mercanti’s classic Heraldic Eagle with shield design. The majestic eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows beneath a triangular canopy of 13 stars. This represents the original Type 1 reverse layout used before the 2021 update.
Condition & Eye Appeal Notes:
Surfaces: Certified as a high-grade investment piece at the MS69 tier by NGC. The coin displays beautiful eye appeal with complete, intensely bright white satin cartwheel mint luster. The face profiles are pristine and completely free of handling marks, heavy hairline scratches, or distracting storage spot blemishes.
Striking Analysis: Sharply struck with crisp, early-die definition lines running through Liberty’s flowing gown and the deep plumage of the reverse heraldic eagle.
Slab Condition: Securely encapsulated in a standard clear, tamper-resistant NGC protective plastic holder featuring a specialized “West Point Gold Star” themed label. The reverse features an intact holographic NGC security shield sticker over the barcoded registry side. The holder shell retains excellent clarity.