Certified Proof Silver Eagles

Certified Proof Eagle Silver Coins at Provident Metals

Proof coins are struck twice, rather than once, thus creating a shinier-looking coin. Proof strikes have frosted elements with a mirrored background. These coins are typically more expensive than BU strikes as they’re rarer and serve as a collector’s item. Among the most popular certified proof coins on the market is the American Eagle Silver Coin. Learn more about Certified Proof Eagle Silver Coins, right here at Provident Metals.

Proof Eagle Silver Coin History

Proof American Eagle Silver Coins are only available in a 1 oz weight. These coins have a face value of $1 (USD) and contain 1 Troy oz. of .999 pure silver. These coins were introduced in 1986 alongside their BU counterpart. They have been released annually except for 2009 due to economic uncertainty.

A total of three US Mint branches have struck coins in this series. From 1986 to 1992 the San Francisco Mint produced these coins. The Philadelphia Mint then took over from 1993 to 2000. The West Point Mint has been striking these coins since 2001.

Certification Process

No matter which coin-grading service you use, the certification process is relatively the same. You send in your coins, two numismatists will grade them, then return them in a protective plastic slab to preserve your graded condition.

The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are the two most respected coin-grading providers on the market today. They each use the Sheldon Scale to grade coins from 1 to 70. In terms of Proo Eagle Silver Coins, grades of 69 and 70 are the most common.

Grading Terminology

There’s more to it though than just assigning a numerical grade to a coin. Both the PCGS and the NGC use industry standards, and their own unique terminology, to refer to different coins. These are the  following:

• PR/ PF: Proof. This prefaces the numerical grade, identifying a proof coin.
• ER/ FS: Early Release/ First Strike. These coins are given this designation if they were received for grading within 30 days of the coin’s release.
• FDOI: First Day of Issue. These coins are given this designation if they were received for grading within 24 hours of the coin’s release.
• UCAM/ DCAM: Ultra Cameo/ Deep Cameo. A designation given to proof coinage. A term used to show the coin’s frosted elements and a mirror-like background.

Buying Certified Proof Eagle Silver Coins at Provident Metals

Call the JM Bullion customer service team at 1-800-313-3315 with any questions you may have about Certified Proof Eagle Silver Coins. Our team can also be contacted via email or through our online chat feature.