{"product_id":"2011-american-silver-eagle-ngc-ms70-w-mike-castle-signature","title":"2011 American Silver Eagle NGC MS70 w\/ Mike Castle Signature - 1 oz .999 Fine Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pristine example of the 2011 American Silver Eagle, independently certified by NGC at MS70 — the highest grade on the Sheldon scale, confirming a perfectly struck coin with absolutely no post-production imperfections. What makes this coin truly exceptional is the hand-signed autograph of \u003cstrong\u003eMike Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the former U.S. Congressman and primary sponsor of the original American Silver Eagle legislation. Owning this coin means owning a piece of American numismatic history — signed by the very man who helped bring the Silver Eagle program to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC MS70 Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently authenticated and graded MS70 by NGC — a flawless strike with no imperfections visible under 5x magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by Mike Castle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-autographed by the former Delaware Congressman who co-sponsored the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, establishing the American Silver Eagle program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2011 Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the beloved bullion series, the 2011 ASE is a strong year for collectors and investors alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalking Liberty Obverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adolph A. Weinman's iconic 1916 design, struck in stunning mint-state detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Mercanti Reverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic heraldic eagle reverse, designed 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.\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.\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\u003e2011\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\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNGC MS70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Point Mint (U.S. Mint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Bullion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMike Castle (hand-signed)\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\u003eMike Castle served as a U.S. Representative from Delaware and was instrumental in passing the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, which authorized the American Silver Eagle program. 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