Where was this coin struck and what is its silver content?

This coin was struck at the United States Mint facility at West Point, New York, identified by the 'W' mint mark on the reverse. It contains 1 troy oz of 0.999 fine silver, meeting the statutory composition of the American Silver Eagle proof series established when the program launched in 1986.

Is this coin part of a long-running series?

Yes. The American Silver Eagle proof series has been produced annually since 1986, making each year-date a distinct collectible in a multigenerational set. The 2001-W is a mid-series issue that precedes several design and program milestones, giving it strong appeal among date-set collectors completing the full proof run.

2001-W American Silver Eagle NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo obverse in slab with Mercanti hand-signed label

2001-W American Silver Eagle $1 NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — Mercanti Signed

2001-W Proof Silver Eagle NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — Mercanti Hand-Signed

NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — the highest possible proof grade with full cameo contrast
Struck in 0.999 fine silver, 1 troy oz, at the West Point Mint (W mint mark)
Walking Liberty obverse designed by Adolph A. Weinman; heraldic eagle reverse
Sealed in NGC sonically welded tamper-evident slab with serialized label

SKU: NGC-4600348-010

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Specifications

Year: 2001
Mint: West Point (W)
Country of Origin: United States
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 0.999
Weight: 1 troy oz
Face Value: $1
Grade: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman (obverse); John M. Mercanti (reverse)
SKU: NGC-4600348-010
Metal type: Silver

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The 2001-W American Silver Eagle Dollar graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo represents the pinnacle of the modern U. S. proof coin series. Struck at the West Point Mint, this 1 troy oz, 0. 999 fine silver coin carries the "W" mint mark on its reverse and earned a perfect PF70 designation from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, confirming a flawless proof surface with no imperfections visible under magnification. The Ultra Cameo designation reflects the deep, frosted relief designs set against mirror-polished fields — the most dramatic contrast the proof standard allows. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's iconic Walking Liberty design, first introduced on the 1916 half dollar and revived for the American Silver Eagle series launched in 1986. The reverse displays the heraldic eagle adapted by John M. Mercanti, who served as the 12th Chief Engraver of the U. S. Mint. S. Mint history.

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PF70 is the highest grade NGC awards to a proof coin, indicating a perfectly struck coin with no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification. Ultra Cameo denotes the strongest possible contrast between the frosted, sculpted design elements and the deeply mirrored background fields — the defining visual characteristic of a top-tier proof.