2002-W West Point Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Coin PCGS PF69 - .77 oz .900 Fine Silver

A stunning example of the 2002-W West Point Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar, independently certified by PCGS at the near-perfect grade of PF69. Struck to honor the 200th anniversary of the United States Military Academy at West Point, this piece is among the most historically resonant commemorative issues of the modern era. A PF69 from PCGS means this coin exhibits only the most minute imperfections at 5x magnification — essentially flawless to the naked eye, with razor-sharp proof detail and gleaming mirrored fields that bring every design element to life.

Coin Highlights

• PCGS PF69 — Near-Perfect Grade: One of the finest grades PCGS awards for proof coinage. Only the most minute imperfections visible at 5x magnification — essentially perfect to the naked eye with full cameo contrast and brilliant proof quality throughout.
• West Point Bicentennial — 200th Anniversary Issue: Authorized by Congress to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Military Academy at West Point, founded in 1802. One of the most historically meaningful commemorative silver pieces of the early 2000s.
• Struck at the West Point Mint — "W" Mint Mark: Minted at the very facility on the grounds of West Point itself — a rare and meaningful connection between the coin and its subject.
• U.S. Mint Guaranteed: Full U.S. Mint backing for weight and purity.
• 900 Fine Silver: 26.73 grams of .900 fine silver — the traditional standard for U.S. commemorative silver pieces of this type.

Design Details

Obverse: A United States Military Academy cadet in full dress uniform, rendered in exquisite proof detail — a tribute to the generations of officers who have trained at West Point since the Academy's founding in 1802.

Reverse: The heraldic crest of the United States Military Academy, bearing the Academy's motto "Duty, Honor, Country" — a timeless symbol of American military tradition, service, and sacrifice.

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History & Significance

The United States Military Academy at West Point was established in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson, making it the oldest continuously operating military academy in the nation. In the two centuries since its founding, West Point has produced some of America's most celebrated military leaders — from Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee to Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur. The 2002 bicentennial issue was authorized by Congress to honor that extraordinary 200-year legacy, and was struck at the West Point Mint — located on the Academy grounds themselves — lending this coin a uniquely fitting provenance. Certified PF69 by PCGS, this near-perfect example is an exceptional piece for collectors of U.S. commemorative coinage, military history, or American numismatic art.