2017 American Liberty Medal Proof PCGS PR-69 DCAM First Strike
These 225th Anniversary American Liberty Silver Medals were struck on a 1 oz .999 fine Silver planchet, the same specification typically reserved for the American Silver Eagle program.
Following the highly sought-after 2016 release, which sold out from the U.S. Mint in under 10 minutes, the 2017-P American Liberty Silver Medal continues the series celebrating the U.S. Mint’s 225th anniversary. This example has been certified PR-69DCAM by PCGS, carries the First Strike designation, and features the same acclaimed design shared with the 2017-W American Liberty Gold Proof $100 coin.
Product Highlights:
- Proof medal contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Graded PR-69DCAM by PCGS with First Strike designation.
- Encapsulated by PCGS to ensure authenticity and preserve condition.
- Comes in original U.S. Mint packaging with a 225th anniversary booklet serving as the certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Liberty portrayed as an African-American woman wearing a coronet of stars, designed by Justin Kunz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, with artist initials “JK” and “PH.”
- Reverse: A bald eagle in flight designed by Chris T. Costello and engraved by Michael Gaudioso, featuring the Philadelphia “P” mint mark and artist initials “CTC” and “MG.”
- Edge: Smooth (plain) edge rather than reeded.
- Medal status: Not legal tender.
This is the first 2017 American Liberty Silver Medal release, preceding the later 2017 four-medal set, which includes reverse proof, proof, burnished uncirculated, and additional proof issues struck across the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints.
As part of the modern U.S. Mint American Liberty series, the design of Lady Liberty was selected with input from both the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), emphasizing a more contemporary and inclusive portrayal of Liberty.