What does the Early Releases designation mean?

NGC awards the Early Releases designation to coins submitted within the first 30 days of the U.S. Mint's official release date. It confirms the coin was among the first available to collectors and has been independently verified as part of the initial production shipment, adding collector appeal and long-term registry value.

Is this coin part of a set, or was it issued individually?

This coin is from the 2013 West Point Eagle Set, a two-coin presentation issued directly by the U.S. Mint. The set paired one Enhanced Finish Silver Eagle with one Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, both struck at West Point. This listing covers the Enhanced Finish coin in its NGC SP70-graded slab.

How is this coin packaged and protected?

The coin is encapsulated in NGC's rigid, tamper-evident black-core holder featuring the special West Point star label. The hard plastic slab protects the Enhanced Finish surfaces from contact, humidity, and handling while allowing full 360-degree viewing of both the obverse and reverse.

2013-W Silver Eagle NGC SP70 Enhanced Finish — West Point Eagle Set Early Releases from Lone Star Coins

Name: 2013-W American Silver Eagle $1 West Point Set NGC SP70 Enhanced Finish Early Releases
SKU: NGC-3791514-041
Price: 178.445177 USD
Availability: InStock

The Enhanced Finish uses a combination of matte and highly polished surface treatments applied to specific design elements and fields, creating a distinctive two-tone contrast. This finish was exclusive to the 2013 West Point Eagle Set and was not used on the standard bullion or proof American Silver Eagles issued that year.

2013-W American Silver Eagle $1 West Point Set NGC SP70 Enhanced Finish Early Releases

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