What does NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo mean?

PF70 is NGC's perfect proof grade, awarded to coins with no post-production flaws visible under 5x magnification. Ultra Cameo indicates the highest degree of frosted contrast between the raised design elements and the deeply mirrored fields, producing the striking two-tone appearance characteristic of premium proof coins.

Is this coin part of an ongoing series?

Yes, the American Silver Eagle has been issued annually by the United States Mint since 1986, making it one of the world's longest-running silver bullion and proof programs. The reverse design was updated in 2021, and the 2023-S proof continues that modern series, which is widely collected by both bullion holders and numismatists.

2023-S American Silver Eagle NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo slab obverse with Walking Liberty design and Michael Gaudioso hand-signed label

2023-S American Silver Eagle $1 NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Advance Releases — Signed by Michael Gaudioso

2023-S American Silver Eagle NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — Hand-Signed by US Mint Designer

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Graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — the highest possible proof grade
Advance Releases designation, among the first struck and certified
Struck in 1 oz of fine silver by the United States Mint
Obverse features Adolph Weinman's Walking Liberty; reverse the modern Bald Eagle design

Specifications

Year: 2023
Mint: San Francisco (S)
Country of Origin: United States
Metal: Silver
Weight: 1 troy oz
Face Value: $1
Grade: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
Designation: Advance Releases
Designer: Michael Gaudioso (reverse); Adolph Weinman (obverse)
SKU: NGC-6811952-084
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The 2023-S American Silver Eagle One Dollar coin, graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo with the Advance Releases designation, represents the pinnacle of the modern U. S. proof silver coinage program. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this 1 oz fine silver coin earns PF70 — a perfect score indicating no post-production imperfections under magnification — paired with the Ultra Cameo designation for its deeply frosted devices set against mirror-polished fields. The Advance Releases label confirms it was certified within the first 30 days of issue, adding an additional layer of collector distinction. The obverse carries Adolph Weinman's iconic Walking Liberty design, first introduced in 1916, depicting Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise. The reverse showcases the contemporary Bald Eagle design introduced in 2021, with the eagle depicted landing on a branch, encircled by "United States of America," "One Dollar," and "1 oz. Fine Silver.

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The NGC Advance Releases designation is awarded to coins submitted for grading within the first 30 days of their official release. It confirms this example was among the earliest certified, making it a priority collectible for series registry builders and date-run collectors who track early-release examples.