2012 West Point Mint (W) Burnished Silver American Eagle (SAE) MS70 Early Release (ER) NGC Blue Label

The American Silver Eagle coin minted in 2012 with the "W" mint mark, indicating it was struck at the West Point Mint. Burnished Silver Eagles have a special finish, creating a matte-like appearance. The grade MS70 stands for "Mint State 70" on the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale. It is the highest grade a coin can receive and indicates a perfect, flawless specimen without any noticeable imperfections.

2012 W SAE MS70 ER NGC

This term refers to a specialized minting process that involves polishing the blanks before they are struck, resulting in a matte-like finish. Burnished Silver Eagles are typically struck for collectors and have a different appearance than the standard bullion versions. The "Early Releases" designation means that the coin was submitted for grading to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) within a specific timeframe after its initial release. Early Releases coins are often sought after by collectors. NGC uses different colored labels to signify various attributes or special designations. The "Blue Label" is a standard label used for coins graded by NGC, indicating the coin's grade and authenticity.