Description: WELCOME TO FIVE STAR TRADING!!! The Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle design is thought by many to be America’s most beautiful coin design of all time. It was struck at the U.S. Mint from 1907-1933.What many people don’t know however is that Saint-Gaudens iconic Double Eagle design was almost used for the Half Eagle as well. The United States Mint was in the process of adapting the iconic design for use on the $5 denomination Half Eagle. It wasn’t meant to be however as controversy over the exclusion of the phrase, “In God We Trust” on the $20 Double Eagle design brought that work to a sudden halt.In 2022, The National Park Foundation (NPF), in collaboration with the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park and John Mercanti brought the Saint Gaudens Half Eagle design back to life!In numismatic history very few medallic artists and sculptor-engravers have had as much impact on the field as John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Mercanti’s career began as a sculptor-engraver in 1974 and spanned 36 years until his retirement in 2010. During his time at the U.S. Mint Mercanti is credited with designing over 100 U.S. coins and medals, more than anyone in U.S. history.With access to the original plasters Mercanti recreated Saint Gaudens classic design!!!The obverse depicts Lady Liberty encircled by a ring of stars, holding a torch and an olive branch. The sun and its rays rising behind her while the Capitol building sits off in the distance. Also on the obverse are the inscriptions, “LIBERTY” and “MMXXII“.On the reverse an eagle is in flight. Again, the sun and its rays rising in the background. Also included on the reverse is the inscription “United States of America”, “Half Eagle” and “Saint Gauden NHP”.While Mercanti was one of the first artists to design coins using digital means, he’s also a classically trained sculptor and engraver who prefers to sculpt his designs in clay using his own two hands. Each ray of the sun, each feather on the eagles’ wings and each wrinkle in Lady Liberty’s dress along with the rest of the design were all carefully sculpted by Mercanti demonstrating that human skill is the match of any computerized program!This 2022 2oz .999 fine silver Saint Gaudens Half Eagle Super Incuse has been certified SP70 First Releases by NGC!! In addition, the label has been hand signed by John Mercanti!! This high pedigree coin has a low population of only 952!!! Grab one while they last!!! PLEASE SAVE OR FOLLOW OUR STORE AND CHECK OUT OUR EVER CHANGING INVENTORY OF RARE AND HIGH QUALITY COINS. WE SEARCH OUT HIGH QUALITY COINS FOR YOU AND OFFER FIVE STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE. WE USE HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING AND DELIVER RIGHT TO YOUR FRONT DOOR. ENJOY!!! NOTE: WE ONLY BUY COINS FROM THE MOST REPUTABLE COIN GRADING SERVICES IN THE BUSINESS (PCGS AND NGC) AND TRY TO AVOID BUYING COINS WITH ANY VISUAL IMPERFECTIONS. DURING THE MINTING PROCESS, MINOR IMPERFECTIONS CAN OCCUR SUCH AS SPOTTING, TONING, HAZING, ECT. THESE MINOR IMPERFECTIONS CAN BE SEEN VISUALLY OR GENERALLY ONLY UNDER MAGNIFICATION. WE ONLY GUARANTEE OUR COINS TO THE STANDARDS OF THE EXPERTS OF THESE COMPANIES AND THE GRADE GIVEN TO THE COIN. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE PERFECTION BEYOND THESE ALREADY HIGH GRADING STANDARDS AND HAVE A NO RETURN POLICY, UNLESS THE COIN IS DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT. WHEN WE HAVE MULTIPLES OF THE SAME COIN, WE USE A STOCK PHOTO SIMILAR TO THE LARGER COIN DEALERS. PLEASE USE THE GALLERY PLUS ZOOM FEATURE, AT AN EXTRA COST TO US, SO YOU CAN GET A GOOD LOOK AT THE COINS. WE HAVE HAD VERY FEW RETURNS AND THIS IS SIMPLY A PRECAUTION TO AVOID RETURNS THAT HAVE NO NOTICEABLE ISSUES. WE TRY TO MINIMIZE COSTS SO WE CAN OFFER OUR COINS AT THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICES. WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!!!
Price: 279 USD
Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-11-10T22:21:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Certification Number: Varies
Strike Type: Special Finish (Burnished)
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: SP 70
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2 oz
Brand/Mint: Sunshine Mint
Certification: NGC
Brand: Super Incuse-Mercanti Signature-First Releases
Coin: Saint Guadens Half Eagle Commemorative
Year: 2022
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Total Precious Metal Content: 2 oz.