{"product_id":"1998-american-silver-eagle-proof-ngc-pf69-1-oz-999-fine-silver","title":"1998 American Silver Eagle Proof NGC PF69 - 1 oz .999 Fine Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning near-perfect example of the 1998 American Silver Eagle Proof, independently certified by NGC at PF69 Ultra Cameo — just one point shy of perfection on the Sheldon scale. The PF69 grade confirms an exceptional proof strike with deeply mirrored fields, frosted devices, and only the most trivial imperfections not visible to the naked eye. The 1998 issue is one of the lower-mintage years in the proof series, adding meaningful scarcity to an already beautiful coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC PF69 Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently authenticated and graded PF69 by NGC — a near-flawless proof strike with exceptional cameo contrast and virtually no imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1998 Issue — Low Mintage Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a proof mintage of just 450,000 coins, the 1998 ASE Proof is one of the scarcer dates in the series, making certified examples especially desirable to date collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Cameo Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frosted, sculpted devices set against deeply mirrored, mirror-like fields — the hallmark of a premium proof coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalking Liberty Obverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adolph A. Weinman's iconic 1916 design, rendered in exquisite proof detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Mercanti Reverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic heraldic eagle reverse by the U.S. Mint's 12th Chief Engraver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Government Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full government backing for weight and purity from the U.S. Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e999 Fine Silver:\u003c\/strong\u003e One troy ounce of .999 fine silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Liberty strides confidently toward the dawn, the American flag draped across her shoulders — Weinman's enduring symbol of resilience and forward motion, brought to life in proof-quality relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Mercanti's heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast, arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, with thirteen stars above — struck with the deep cameo contrast that defines a great proof coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 troy oz (31.103 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.999 fine silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReeded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNGC PF69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhiladelphia Mint (U.S. Mint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~450,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late 1990s represent some of the most collectible years in the American Silver Eagle Proof series, with mintages considerably lower than the boom years of the early 1990s and 2000s. The 1998 proof, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is a favorite among date collectors building complete sets. An NGC PF69 example offers the beauty and eye appeal of a near-perfect proof at a more accessible price point than a PF70 — making it an excellent value for collectors who demand certified quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53134966685990,"sku":null,"price":115.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/7390\/3142\/files\/1998-american-silver-eagle-proof-ngc-pf69_1.jpg?v=1780199925","url":"https:\/\/oneinabullion.com\/products\/1998-american-silver-eagle-proof-ngc-pf69-1-oz-999-fine-silver","provider":"One in a Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}