{"product_id":"2015-w-american-silver-eagle-ngc-pf70-ucam-john-mercanti-signed","title":"2015-W American Silver Eagle NGC PF70 UCAM John Mercanti Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015-W Proof American Silver Eagle Certified by NGC as PF70 Ultra-Cameo \u003c\/strong\u003ehand signed by John Mercanti.  NGC’s encapsulation guarantees the coin's PF70 (perfect 70) condition.  John Mercanti designed and engraved the reverse of the silver eagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 99.9% Pure Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Diameter: 1.598 inches (40.60 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 troy oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted: Philadelphia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdolph A. Weinman designed the obverse known as The Walking Liberty and John Mercanti designed the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: U.S. Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eWho is John Mercanti and Why His Signature Matters on Certified Silver Eagles (1986–2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eJohn Mercanti is one of the most influential figures in modern U.S. coinage. He served as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding the position from 2006 until his retirement in 2010. Over the course of his career, he designed more coin and medal designs than any other U.S. Mint employee in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eMost notably, \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eMercanti designed the original reverse of the American Silver Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, used from the coin’s debut in \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e1986 through 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e. His heraldic eagle—with shield, olive branch, and arrows—became one of the most iconic and widely recognized coin designs in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eCertified Silver Eagles bearing \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eJohn Mercanti’s hand-signed label\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially prized by collectors for their direct connection to the designer of the reverse. These signed labels add authenticity, exclusivity, and historical relevance—especially to coins from the original design era (1986–2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eWhether you're building a set or adding a standout piece to your collection, a Mercanti-signed Silver Eagle offers both artistic legacy and collector prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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","brand":"U.S. Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007974830214,"sku":"52","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/030-2015-proof-american-silver-eagle-ngc-pf70-uc-first-releases-1-8__46983.1652965014.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779753211","url":"https:\/\/lcrcoin.com\/products\/2015-w-american-silver-eagle-ngc-pf70-ucam-john-mercanti-signed","provider":"LCR Coin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}