2026-W Proof Silver Eagle PF-70 NGC (AR, Gaudioso, Dual Date)

Description

Struck at the West Point Mint from 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver, this proof coin features frosted design details with deeply mirrored fields. Certified PF-70 by NGC, designated Advance Releases, and paired with a label signed by Michael Gaudioso—the U.S. Mint engraver who sculpted the reverse—this release is one of the most desirable Proof Silver Eagles of 2026. Coin Highlights: Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver, struck in a premium proof finish. Certified PF-70 by NGC, representing flawless surfaces and perfect strike quality. Features the Advance Releases (AR) designation, confirming its pedigree as a pre-release coin. It comes with a Michael Gaudioso signed label, linking the coin directly to the sculptor of the reverse. Struck at the West Point Mint, carrying the "W" mint mark. Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty, one of the most admired designs in U.S. coinage history, first featured on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1916 to 1947. Reverse: Emily Damstra’s 2021 bald eagle design, sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, shows the eagle descending with an oak branch as a symbol of strength and renewal. Legal tender with a $1 face value, backed by the U.S. government. NGC CertificationAn NGC PF-70 grade ensures that this coin is flawless under magnification, with pristine surfaces and striking cameo contrast. The Gaudioso-signed label provides an additional layer of collectability, tying the coin directly to the artist who sculpted its reverse. The Advance Releases designation guarantees that this coin was part of the pre-release group provided to select dealers by the U.S. Mint.American Silver Eagle Design The obverse continues Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty, one of the most iconic designs in American numismatics, first issued on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar between 1916 and 1947. On the reverse, Emily Damstra’s eagle design, sculpted by Michael Gaudioso in 2021, presents a lifelike portrayal of a bald eagle descending with an oa