{"product_id":"2007-w-50-half-ounce-platinum-eagle-ngc-pf70-ron-harrigal-signed","title":"2007-W $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle NGC PF70 Ron Harrigal Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2007 Proof Platinum Eagle is part of a series commemorating the freedom of speech in the First Amendment. Each coin is struck in .9995 fine Platinum. This coin is certified and graded as PF70 (perfect 70) by NGC. NGC's encapsulation protects and guarantees the coins PF70 condition. In addition to the coin’s certification, this coin is hand signed by Ron Harrigal who was the director of engraving and design. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCoin Specifications:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Contains 1\/2 oz of .9995 of Platinum\u003cbr\u003e• NGC certification guarantees and protects the flawless PF70 condition.\u003cbr\u003e• Authentic Hand Signed Ron Harrigal signature NGC label.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Ron Harrigal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe retired US Mint Director of Design and Engraving had an instrumental level of technical oversight during his tenure.  For over 35 years, Harrigal applied his technical expertise to innovations involving the structural integrity of coins, which ultimately led to him serving as the US Mint Director of Design and Engraving from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Among his contributions, Harrigal worked on modern edge lettering, which is currently used on Sacagawea and American Innovation Dollars; planchet specifications for many coin programs, including the American Gold Buffalo and American Palladium Eagle coins; and alloy, dimensions and die specifications for large format coins. He provided design specifications for dies to create the first US-produced concave coins and managed the redesign of the American Silver and Gold Eagle coins in 2021. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, Harrigal oversaw the first laser frosting application on a US Mint product and the implementation of the privy marks found on 2021 Morgan Dollars. Ron Harrigal's name has been associated with the United States Mint since 1985. Ron developed the first modern edge-lettered US coin and prototyped two-piece bimetal coin making. He also managed the die shop design and startup at the Denver Mint. Ron Harrigal became acting Chief Engraver for over two years, starting in November 2010. During this time, he managed the creation\/design of the Ultra-High 24k gold coin with raised edge lettering, improved die finishing techniques, and multi-level frosting on proof coins. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*The coin pictured is only a representation of the coin you will receive, not the exact coin (serial numbers will vary).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44008203583622,"sku":"2938","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/2007-plat-pr-ngc-pf70-obv__02645.1670515489.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779760408","url":"https:\/\/lcrcoin.com\/products\/2007-w-50-half-ounce-platinum-eagle-ngc-pf70-ron-harrigal-signed","provider":"LCR Coin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}