1988 Silver Eagle John Mercanti

Description

1988 American Silver Eagle, NGC MS-70. This exceptional 1988 American Silver Eagle represents the pinnacle of quality for this iconic bullion issue. Struck at the West Point Mint and featuring the acclaimed reverse design by Chief Engraver John Mercanti, this coin has achieved a perfect NGC MS-70 grade—the highest designation on the Numismatic Guaranty Company scale. The 1988 date places this coin in the early years of the modern Silver Eagle program, which began in 1986. As a gem MS-70 example, this coin exhibits flawless surfaces with full luster and no visible imperfections under magnification. The obverse displays Liberty in full detail, while Mercanti's powerful eagle reverse demonstrates exceptional strike quality and eye appeal characteristic of the finest examples from this era. NGC Certification Number: 9816. This premium-grade specimen represents an outstanding opportunity for advanced collectors seeking exceptional quality American bullion coinage or those building comprehensive Silver Eagle collections with emphasis on early-date, high-grade examples.