The 2011 America the Beautiful Vicksburg five-ounce silver coin is a substantial collector and bullion piece issued by the United States Mint as part of its America the Beautiful series. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status with a face value of a quarter dollar. The piece we carry here has been graded MS69 Proof-Like by NGC, placing it among the finest certified examples of this particular issue.
The Proof-Like designation sets this coin apart from standard bullion strikes. NGC awards this designation when the coin's fields exhibit a mirror-like reflective quality similar to a proof coin, despite being struck using the bullion production process. An MS69 grade indicates a coin with nearly perfect surfaces, showing only the most minimal and inconsequential contact under close inspection.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The five-ounce silver bullion versions were introduced in 2010 to complement the circulating quarter se
…The 2011 America the Beautiful Vicksburg five-ounce silver coin is a substantial collector and bullion piece issued by the United States Mint as part of its America the Beautiful series. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status with a face value of a quarter dollar. The piece we carry here has been graded MS69 Proof-Like by NGC, placing it among the finest certified examples of this particular issue.
The Proof-Like designation sets this coin apart from standard bullion strikes. NGC awards this designation when the coin's fields exhibit a mirror-like reflective quality similar to a proof coin, despite being struck using the bullion production process. An MS69 grade indicates a coin with nearly perfect surfaces, showing only the most minimal and inconsequential contact under close inspection.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The five-ounce silver bullion versions were introduced in 2010 to complement the circulating quarter series, offering collectors a larger format coin featuring the same national park and site designs. Each year, five national sites are honored in the order they were designated under federal protection within their respective states.
Vicksburg National Military Park, located in Mississippi, was selected as one of the five sites honored on 2011 issues. The park preserves the site of the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War, a pivotal campaign that gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in 1863. Its inclusion in the series reflects the program's mission to commemorate the breadth of American history and natural heritage through federally recognized sites.
The United States Mint produced the five-ounce versions at the Philadelphia Mint facility, with coins struck to bullion standards but featuring designs that drew significant attention from both collectors and dealers. The program represented one of the first times the U.S. Mint produced a large-format silver coin of this specification for the broader public market.
The obverse of this coin features the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan for the 1932 quarter, updated and refined for the America the Beautiful series. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date "2011." The portrait is rendered in fine relief against the broad five-ounce planchet, giving the design greater presence than the standard quarter format allows.
The reverse depicts a scene from Vicksburg National Military Park, centered on the USS Cairo, an ironclad gunboat that played a significant role in the Civil War river campaigns. The design captures the vessel with detailed engraving, accompanied by the inscriptions "VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK," "MISSISSIPPI," "2011," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." The reverse design was crafted to honor both the historical and commemorative significance of the site.
As an MS69PL coin, the fields carry a deep mirror-like reflective quality that enhances the contrast between the coin's polished surfaces and raised design elements. This finish, paired with the large canvas of the five-ounce planchet, makes the visual presentation considerably more striking than a standard bullion finish would allow.
This coin is certified and encapsulated by NGC, one of the two most widely recognized third-party grading services in the numismatic world. NGC's certification process involves authentication, grading, and encapsulation in a tamper-evident holder that preserves the coin's condition and confirms its grade. The NGC label on this coin reads MS69PL, a designation that reflects both the grade and the Proof-Like surface quality assessed during the grading process.
We are an authorized dealer for NGC, which means we work within a recognized relationship with the grading service and stand behind the certified products we offer. The United States Mint's production of this coin to .999 fine silver at five troy ounces is well documented, and NGC certification adds a further layer of verified authenticity beyond the Mint's own production standards.
The MS69PL grade assigned by NGC reflects a coin with virtually flawless surfaces, exhibiting mirror-like fields and strong cameo-like contrast between the reflective background and the raised design elements. The single imperfection preventing a perfect MS70 score would be nearly imperceptible without magnification. For a bullion-produced coin of this size, an MS69PL example represents a genuinely high-quality piece within the certified population.
Because this coin is NGC-certified, it ships in its original NGC slab, which provides rigid protection and clearly displays the certification label, grade, and NGC certification number. No additional holder or flip is necessary, and the encapsulation itself serves as both the coin's protective packaging and its certificate of authenticity. Buyers can verify the certification details directly through NGC's online verification system using the number printed on the label.
Pricing for this coin reflects several layered factors. The base value tracks the spot price of silver, with a five-ounce weight making spot price movement more pronounced on a per-coin basis compared to standard one-ounce issues. On top of the silver content value, the NGC MS69PL certification carries a meaningful numismatic premium that reflects both the scarcity of high-grade certified examples and collector demand for this specific designation within the ATB series.
The Proof-Like designation adds further premium differentiation because relatively few bullion-strike coins receive this distinction during grading. Supply of NGC MS69PL examples is constrained by the grading population and market availability at any given time, which supports a distinct pricing profile compared to ungraded ATB five-ounce coins of the same date and design. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is presented with the transparency that informs everything we do.
The ATB five-ounce series maintains a dedicated collector following, and certified high-grade examples routinely trade through numismatic auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms. The combination of a well-recognized series, a significant silver weight, and NGC certification makes this coin relatively straightforward to value and transact within established secondary market channels.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform, so customers who later decide to sell can do so without navigating an entirely separate process. For a certified coin of this type, understanding the current certified population and graded population data on NGC's registry is a useful reference point when evaluating liquidity and pricing expectations in the resale environment.
The appeal of this specific coin comes from the intersection of meaningful silver weight and numismatic certification. Five ounces of .999 fine silver represents substantial metal content, while the NGC MS69PL grade identifies a coin at the top tier of certified examples for this issue. Buyers who want more than a generic bullion coin but prefer the structure and confidence of a certified piece will find this format particularly well suited to that need.
The Vicksburg design itself holds historical significance within the ATB program, commemorating a Civil War site of genuine national importance. For collectors who build sets around the ATB series, the MS69PL grade provides a consistent quality benchmark. For buyers focused primarily on the silver content, the certification offers an added layer of verified authenticity and condition that a raw bullion coin cannot.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our reputation is grounded in straightforward pricing, transparent operations, and verified product authenticity. As an authorized dealer for NGC, we are positioned to offer certified coins with confidence, and our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects the consistency of that approach across thousands of transactions. We are also members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, which reflects our commitment to operating within the standards of the broader numismatic community.
Every purchase from us is supported by responsive customer service and reliable fulfillment. Rather than applying pressure or obscuring costs, we structure our platform around pricing clarity and a two-way market that emphasizes both acquisition and eventual resale. Our goal is to give buyers a complete picture rather than a one-sided transaction, and that philosophy extends to how we present certified numismatic products like this one.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across the precious metals market, including certified numismatic coins. For products like this NGC MS69PL issue, where premiums can vary meaningfully based on certified population, collector demand, and market timing, having access to real-time wholesale pricing data provides a clearer picture of where the market actually stands at any given moment. Pro also includes historical premium analysis and product research tools that allow members to evaluate how premiums and spreads for specific certified coins have behaved over time.
Portfolio valuation through Bullion Standard Pro reflects live executable wholesale bid prices rather than estimated retail values, which provides a more realistic view of current liquidation value for holdings that include certified numismatic pieces. For collectors and buyers managing positions across multiple products, this level of pricing transparency and analytical depth makes it considerably easier to evaluate individual pieces within the broader context of the market.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing this coin straightforward and secure. Accepted payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is processed through secure channels designed to protect your transaction from start to finish.
Whether you prefer a traditional payment method or a digital option, the checkout process is built around security and convenience. Selecting the right payment method for your transaction is easy, and our support team is available if you have questions about any step in the process.
Product ID: BST-00141167EF
| Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | America the Beautiful |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 5 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.064 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 76.2 mm |
| Grade | MS69PL |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Finish | Prooflike |
The 2011 America the Beautiful Vicksburg five-ounce silver coin is a substantial collector and bullion piece issued by the United States Mint as part of its America the Beautiful series. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status with a face value of a quarter dollar. The piece we carry here has been graded MS69 Proof-Like by NGC, placing it among the finest certified examples of this particular issue.
The Proof-Like designation sets this coin apart from standard bullion strikes. NGC awards this designation when the coin's fields exhibit a mirror-like reflective quality similar to a proof coin, despite being struck using the bullion production process. An MS69 grade indicates a coin with nearly perfect surfaces, showing only the most minimal and inconsequential contact under close inspection.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The five-ounce silver bullion versions were introduced in 2010 to complement the circulating quarter se
…The 2011 America the Beautiful Vicksburg five-ounce silver coin is a substantial collector and bullion piece issued by the United States Mint as part of its America the Beautiful series. Struck in .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status with a face value of a quarter dollar. The piece we carry here has been graded MS69 Proof-Like by NGC, placing it among the finest certified examples of this particular issue.
The Proof-Like designation sets this coin apart from standard bullion strikes. NGC awards this designation when the coin's fields exhibit a mirror-like reflective quality similar to a proof coin, despite being struck using the bullion production process. An MS69 grade indicates a coin with nearly perfect surfaces, showing only the most minimal and inconsequential contact under close inspection.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The five-ounce silver bullion versions were introduced in 2010 to complement the circulating quarter series, offering collectors a larger format coin featuring the same national park and site designs. Each year, five national sites are honored in the order they were designated under federal protection within their respective states.
Vicksburg National Military Park, located in Mississippi, was selected as one of the five sites honored on 2011 issues. The park preserves the site of the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War, a pivotal campaign that gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in 1863. Its inclusion in the series reflects the program's mission to commemorate the breadth of American history and natural heritage through federally recognized sites.
The United States Mint produced the five-ounce versions at the Philadelphia Mint facility, with coins struck to bullion standards but featuring designs that drew significant attention from both collectors and dealers. The program represented one of the first times the U.S. Mint produced a large-format silver coin of this specification for the broader public market.
The obverse of this coin features the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan for the 1932 quarter, updated and refined for the America the Beautiful series. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date "2011." The portrait is rendered in fine relief against the broad five-ounce planchet, giving the design greater presence than the standard quarter format allows.
The reverse depicts a scene from Vicksburg National Military Park, centered on the USS Cairo, an ironclad gunboat that played a significant role in the Civil War river campaigns. The design captures the vessel with detailed engraving, accompanied by the inscriptions "VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK," "MISSISSIPPI," "2011," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." The reverse design was crafted to honor both the historical and commemorative significance of the site.
As an MS69PL coin, the fields carry a deep mirror-like reflective quality that enhances the contrast between the coin's polished surfaces and raised design elements. This finish, paired with the large canvas of the five-ounce planchet, makes the visual presentation considerably more striking than a standard bullion finish would allow.
This coin is certified and encapsulated by NGC, one of the two most widely recognized third-party grading services in the numismatic world. NGC's certification process involves authentication, grading, and encapsulation in a tamper-evident holder that preserves the coin's condition and confirms its grade. The NGC label on this coin reads MS69PL, a designation that reflects both the grade and the Proof-Like surface quality assessed during the grading process.
We are an authorized dealer for NGC, which means we work within a recognized relationship with the grading service and stand behind the certified products we offer. The United States Mint's production of this coin to .999 fine silver at five troy ounces is well documented, and NGC certification adds a further layer of verified authenticity beyond the Mint's own production standards.
The MS69PL grade assigned by NGC reflects a coin with virtually flawless surfaces, exhibiting mirror-like fields and strong cameo-like contrast between the reflective background and the raised design elements. The single imperfection preventing a perfect MS70 score would be nearly imperceptible without magnification. For a bullion-produced coin of this size, an MS69PL example represents a genuinely high-quality piece within the certified population.
Because this coin is NGC-certified, it ships in its original NGC slab, which provides rigid protection and clearly displays the certification label, grade, and NGC certification number. No additional holder or flip is necessary, and the encapsulation itself serves as both the coin's protective packaging and its certificate of authenticity. Buyers can verify the certification details directly through NGC's online verification system using the number printed on the label.
Pricing for this coin reflects several layered factors. The base value tracks the spot price of silver, with a five-ounce weight making spot price movement more pronounced on a per-coin basis compared to standard one-ounce issues. On top of the silver content value, the NGC MS69PL certification carries a meaningful numismatic premium that reflects both the scarcity of high-grade certified examples and collector demand for this specific designation within the ATB series.
The Proof-Like designation adds further premium differentiation because relatively few bullion-strike coins receive this distinction during grading. Supply of NGC MS69PL examples is constrained by the grading population and market availability at any given time, which supports a distinct pricing profile compared to ungraded ATB five-ounce coins of the same date and design. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is presented with the transparency that informs everything we do.
The ATB five-ounce series maintains a dedicated collector following, and certified high-grade examples routinely trade through numismatic auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms. The combination of a well-recognized series, a significant silver weight, and NGC certification makes this coin relatively straightforward to value and transact within established secondary market channels.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform, so customers who later decide to sell can do so without navigating an entirely separate process. For a certified coin of this type, understanding the current certified population and graded population data on NGC's registry is a useful reference point when evaluating liquidity and pricing expectations in the resale environment.
The appeal of this specific coin comes from the intersection of meaningful silver weight and numismatic certification. Five ounces of .999 fine silver represents substantial metal content, while the NGC MS69PL grade identifies a coin at the top tier of certified examples for this issue. Buyers who want more than a generic bullion coin but prefer the structure and confidence of a certified piece will find this format particularly well suited to that need.
The Vicksburg design itself holds historical significance within the ATB program, commemorating a Civil War site of genuine national importance. For collectors who build sets around the ATB series, the MS69PL grade provides a consistent quality benchmark. For buyers focused primarily on the silver content, the certification offers an added layer of verified authenticity and condition that a raw bullion coin cannot.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our reputation is grounded in straightforward pricing, transparent operations, and verified product authenticity. As an authorized dealer for NGC, we are positioned to offer certified coins with confidence, and our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects the consistency of that approach across thousands of transactions. We are also members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, which reflects our commitment to operating within the standards of the broader numismatic community.
Every purchase from us is supported by responsive customer service and reliable fulfillment. Rather than applying pressure or obscuring costs, we structure our platform around pricing clarity and a two-way market that emphasizes both acquisition and eventual resale. Our goal is to give buyers a complete picture rather than a one-sided transaction, and that philosophy extends to how we present certified numismatic products like this one.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across the precious metals market, including certified numismatic coins. For products like this NGC MS69PL issue, where premiums can vary meaningfully based on certified population, collector demand, and market timing, having access to real-time wholesale pricing data provides a clearer picture of where the market actually stands at any given moment. Pro also includes historical premium analysis and product research tools that allow members to evaluate how premiums and spreads for specific certified coins have behaved over time.
Portfolio valuation through Bullion Standard Pro reflects live executable wholesale bid prices rather than estimated retail values, which provides a more realistic view of current liquidation value for holdings that include certified numismatic pieces. For collectors and buyers managing positions across multiple products, this level of pricing transparency and analytical depth makes it considerably easier to evaluate individual pieces within the broader context of the market.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing this coin straightforward and secure. Accepted payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is processed through secure channels designed to protect your transaction from start to finish.
Whether you prefer a traditional payment method or a digital option, the checkout process is built around security and convenience. Selecting the right payment method for your transaction is easy, and our support team is available if you have questions about any step in the process.
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