2020-P Salt River Bay NP and Ecological Preserve 5 oz. Silver America the Beautiful Specimen Coin NGC SP70 First Release Exclusive Mercanti Signed Label
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Why order this America the Beautiful 2020-P 5 oz. Silver Salt River Bay NP and Ecological Preserve Specimen?
The America the Beautiful Series continues to take collectors on a numismatic tour of the United States with this Salt River Bay NP and Ecological Preserve, which is located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The coin makes a beautiful standalone piece for those who are concerned with conservation, as it features an endangered red mangrove tree. It also works as part of a collection of America the Beautiful piece. The coin's specimen finish distinguishes this coin from the bullion issue, as does the inclusion of a "P" mint mark.
- This coin was struck from 5 oz of .999 fine silver.
- This coin is $.25 legal tender in the United States.
- This piece bears the Philadelphia Mint's "P" mint mark.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin Specimen 70.
- NGC certified this coin First Releases.
- This coin's grading information comes on a label that was hand signed by former US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti.
Exquisite Red Mangrove Tree Design by Richard Masters
Obverse: The obverse features John Flanagan's famous 1932 portrait of President George Washington. The design, which has been appearing on American quarters for nearly a century, is flanked by the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "QUARTER DOLLAR" are inscribed along the rim above and below the effigy, respectively.
Reverse: Richard Masters designed and Joseph Menna sculpted the reverse design. A red mangrove tree stands in the middle of a body of water. The image is encircled by a rim frame that bears four inscriptions, including "SALT RIVER BAY" and "U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS."
Flawless SP70 FR with Exclusive Mercanti Signed Label
Former US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti hand signed the label on which Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) provided its grading information. That information includes the company's highest grade, Specimen 70. Specimen describes coins that have some characteristics of proofs and some characteristics of business strikes, while 70 means that the coin appears perfect as seen under 5x magnification. The coin was also certified First Releases, which means that this piece was submitted for grading no more than 30 days after its initial release from the mint.
Don't miss your chance to own this 2020-P 5 oz. Silver America the Beautiful Salt River Bay NP and Ecological Preserve Specimen.
Year of Issue: | 2020 |
Mint: | U.S. Mint |
Mint Mark: | P |
Branch: | Philadelphia |
Grading Service: | NGC |
Grade: | SP70 |
Release Type: | First Releases |
Finish: | Specimen |
Label/Signature: | Exclusive Mercanti Signed Label |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 0.999 |
Display Weight: | 5 oz |
Weight in Grams: | 155.517 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 5 oz |
Diameter: | 76.2 mm |
Thickness: | 4.19 mm |
Country: | United States |
Legal Tender: | United States |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 0.25 |
Mintage: | 13,750 |
Obverse Design: | George Washington Portrait |
Reverse Design: | Mangrove Tree |
Obverse Designer/Engraver: | John Flanagan |