2025-W Laser Engraved Privy Proof Silver Eagle – Bressett Signed – NGC PF70 FDOI
Year: 2025
Mint: West Point
Metal: 1 oz - .999 - Silver
Designation: First Day of Issue (FDOI)
Grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo
Signature: Kenneth Bressett
Special Feature: Laser Engraved Privy Mark
This is a landmark issue where numismatic heritage, cutting-edge technology, and certified perfection converge. This 2025-W Proof American Silver Eagle features a groundbreaking laser-engraved privy mark, setting it apart as a modern masterpiece. Elevating it to the highest echelon of collectibility, this flawless example is certified by NGC as a First Day of Issue and features a label hand-signed by Kenneth Bressett, a true icon of the hobby.
Authenticated by a Numismatic Icon: Kenneth Bressett
Adding unparalleled prestige, the label of this coin has been personally hand-signed by Kenneth Bressett. As the longtime, venerable editor of A Guide Book of United States Coins (the iconic "Red Book"), Mr. Bressett is one of the most trusted and influential figures in modern numismatics. His signature is more than an autograph; it's a personal endorsement of the coin's significance, providing a tangible link to a giant of the collecting world.
A Technological Leap Forward: The Laser Engraved Privy Mark
For this special release, the U.S. Mint has employed state-of-the-art laser engraving to create a privy mark of unprecedented detail. This advanced technique allows for a level of microscopic precision far beyond traditional minting, creating a unique and secure design element. This innovative feature makes the 2025-W Proof Silver Eagle a true 21st-century collectible and an instant key-date for the series.
West Point Minting & Certified Perfection
Struck at the prestigious West Point Mint and bearing its coveted "W" mint mark, this coin was born of the highest quality standards. It has been certified by NGC with its highest possible designations:
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PF70 Ultra Cameo: A grade reserved for coins that are perfectly struck, completely flawless under 5x magnification, and exhibit a stunning, deeply mirrored contrast.
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First Day of Issue (FDOI): This elite pedigree guarantees the coin was among the very first to be shipped from the U.S. Mint upon its official release, a status prized by serious collectors.
Iconic American Design
This technologically advanced and historically significant coin is struck on the canvas of America's most beloved coin design. Obverse: The timeless "Walking Liberty" by Adolph A. Weinman, an enduring symbol of freedom and progress. Reverse: The dynamic "Eagle Landing" by Emily Damstra, a powerful and modern representation of American strength.
