Owner Comments:
COIN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
2015 $1 Silver American Eagle - "Colorado Rockies” MLB Series NGC Label
Brilliant Gem
*Although there is not a numeric grade on this example, it is known that it grades at least MS-65. Upon further examination, the specimen is clearly a sharp strike with a brilliant, lustrous overall appearance.*
COIN BACKGROUND:
“Based on my research, it appears the Colorado Rockies labels were only issued in 2015 & 2016; both of which are included in this collection. — Their significance to this set has multiple meanings. The first being as follows: although the Silver Eagle itself was not minted in Denver, the MLB series refers to the MLB team of Colorado: the Rockies. Secondly, I grew up playing baseball, watching the Rockies, and going to their games. It was my #1 sport for nearly 2 decades. My 1st grade teacher’s husband was the attorney for the Rockies in the 90’s. Subsequently, he gave my family tickets behind home plate, let us tour Coors Field stadium frequently, and allowed us to watch the game from his office. As a kid, absolutely in love with baseball, this was a dream come true. Therefore, being able to include the NGC Colorado Rockies: Silver Eagle issues in this collection was truly an exciting prospect and endeavor. — This truly gives meaning and context behind the Colorado collection itself and why coins/exonumia relating to Colorado have significance.”
OBVERSE DESIGNER: Adolph A. Weinman
REVERSE DESIGNER: John Mercanti
CATALOG NUMBER: KM-273
RARITY: 47,000,000 (Mintage Number) — Colorado Rockies label NGC population (Unknown; likely uncommon)
COIN DESCRIPTION:
(West Point Minted, Business Strike, .999 Fine Silver, 31.1 grams, 41.6mm, Round, Reeded Edge)
OBVERSE: Liberty / (Portrait of Lady Liberty) / In God / We Trust / 2015
REVERSE: United States of America / (Heraldic Eagle Design) / 1OZ. Fine Silver~1 Dollar
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
“NGC was granted exclusive rights by Major League Baseball Properties (MLBP) to holder coins with certification labels featuring the logos of the MLB clubs. NGC was the only grading company authorized to use the MLB club logos. These officially licensed holders and certification labels feature the MLB silhouetted batter logo and the logos of all the Major League Baseball™ clubs. Each holder was accompanied by a card with an MLB hologram with a unique serial number.” — Credited Source: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation