2017 American Liberty 225th Anniversary 1 Ounce Reverse Gem Proof Silver Medal

The Second Year of a Historic Design in a Tenth-Ounce of 99.99% Pure Gold!

For more than 200 years, Lady Liberty has been a proud symbol of American independence, freedom and opportunity for millions of people in the United States and around the world. Over the years, the way we see her has changed to reflect the times and the eye of the interpreter. Either capped or with flowing hair, fully clothed or with an exposed breast, holding a shield, torch or olive branch – each version of Liberty is full of beauty, symbolism and representation. What we see in her is, ideally, what we'd like to see within all of us.

That evolution still continues today. With 2017 heralding its 225th anniversary, the United States Mint celebrated the momentous occasion by introducing the Gold American Liberty Proof. Featuring a new artistic interpretation of Lady Liberty, this critically-acclaimed coin became a media event well before its release. Hot on the heels of that popular release was its shining silver counterpart – the 2017 One-Ounce Silver American Liberty Medal. While four different U.S. mints struck the spectacular piece, only one – the Mother Mint at Philadelphia – struck the Reverse Proof version that is available in this offer!

It’s fairly uncommon to see the U.S. Mint strike a reverse proof coin, with frosty fields and mirrored designs -- even for a release as important as the 225th Anniversary American Liberty. A reverse proof differs from a regular proof in that instead of featuring a frosted device and a mirrored field, reverse proofs have frosted fields and mirrored devices. A good way to tell the difference is to imagine the difference between a photograph and its negative. When held right, a standard proof appears like a black-and-white photograph while a reverse proof takes on the appearance of its negative. The visual effect is remarkable!

Until now, this incredible reverse proof was available only as part of a four-piece set of proof and uncirculated medals. The Mint set the worldwide edition limit for the set at 50,000. That means that no more than 50,000 of these exquisite reverse proof treasures will ever be available making the reverse Proof medal arguably the most coveted piece of the entire release! Plus, each has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in Gem Proof condition.

Don’t miss your chance to add this historically significant American classic to your collection. Secure yours now!

• A HISTORIC DESIGN – These gorgeous medals mark the U.S. Mint's anniversary in addition to serving as the first silver medal of the American Liberty biennial series – imagining Lady Liberty through the prism of our nation's cultural and ethnic diversity. Like its golden predecessor, Liberty is portrayed as a beautiful African-American woman, wreathed with stars reminiscent of Thomas Crawford's "Statue of Freedom" that graces the top of the U.S. Capitol building.

• A DISTINCT DIFFERENCE, MINTED IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – The most notable design difference of this silver medal from the gold proof is a taller, fuller portrait of Liberty. Since this silver medal is not legal tender, the mandated inscription of "In God We Trust" has been removed in order to bring Lady Liberty's profile all the way down to the rim. Joined with a crisply-detailed interpretation of a bald eagle on the reverse, each proof is minted in one ounce of 99.9% fine silver.

• GORGEOUS GEM PROOF CONDITION – Your 2017 American Liberty 225th Anniversary One-Ounce Reverse Gem Proof Silver Medal has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in Gem Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully mirrored details rising over frosted fields!

• LOW EDITION LIMIT – No more than 50,000 of these 2017 American Liberty 225th Anniversary One-Ounce Reverse Gem Proof Silver Medals will ever be made available. Reverse proofs are unique and create a stunning departure from a regular proof when placed side by side!

Like the gold and silver proofs that came before it, this 2017 American Liberty Silver Medal is attracting collectors from around the world. As a perfect companion to the series' previous proofs or as a symbol of America's cultural and manufacturing diversity, this piece is a collection essential. Don't miss out on this historic opportunity -- add this sublime silver vision to your cart now!