The 2015-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Saratoga silver coin is a collector-grade piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 5 troy ounces, the coin carries a face value of 25 cents and represents the Saratoga National Historical Park in New York as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This example has been graded SP70 by Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest possible designation on the Specimen grade scale, indicating a flawless strike with no imperfections visible under magnification.
We carry this coin for buyers seeking a certified example of the Saratoga issue at the highest achievable grade. The NGC SP70 holder provides both third-party authentication and permanent grade verification, making this a distinctly different proposition from a raw or uncertified example.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 and launched in 2010. The program was designed to honor 56 sites of national significanc
…The 2015-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Saratoga silver coin is a collector-grade piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 5 troy ounces, the coin carries a face value of 25 cents and represents the Saratoga National Historical Park in New York as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This example has been graded SP70 by Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest possible designation on the Specimen grade scale, indicating a flawless strike with no imperfections visible under magnification.
We carry this coin for buyers seeking a certified example of the Saratoga issue at the highest achievable grade. The NGC SP70 holder provides both third-party authentication and permanent grade verification, making this a distinctly different proposition from a raw or uncertified example.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 and launched in 2010. The program was designed to honor 56 sites of national significance across the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia, with five different designs released each year. The 5 oz silver bullion and Specimen versions accompany the circulating quarter design and have been produced annually throughout the series run.
The Philadelphia Mint, one of the oldest operating mints in the world and the first federal mint established in the United States, has produced Specimen versions of the America the Beautiful 5 oz coins since the program began. The "P" mintmark on this coin confirms its Philadelphia origin. Specimen strikes are produced with polished dies and planchets under controlled conditions, resulting in a finish that falls between a standard business strike and a full proof coin. Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Saratoga County, New York, commemorates the Battles of Saratoga fought in 1777, which are widely regarded as a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan, which has appeared on the quarter dollar since 1932. The portrait is surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of issue, along with the mintmark below the date. The large 5 oz format gives these design elements considerably more visual weight than the circulating quarter version.
The reverse depicts a scene from Saratoga National Historical Park, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The image shows a soldier with a rifle kneeling on a field with the Freeman Farm in the background, capturing the historical gravity of the site without dramatizing it. The inscriptions "SARATOGA," "NEW YORK," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "QUARTER DOLLAR" appear alongside the image. The Specimen finish produces sharp, frosted design elements against a satin field, which is visually distinct from both the matte appearance of uncirculated business strikes and the mirror-like fields of proof coins.
This coin's authenticity is confirmed through NGC's grading and encapsulation process. NGC is one of the two leading third-party grading services in the numismatic industry, and SP70 is the top grade available for Specimen-finish coins, meaning the submitted example was found to be free of any post-mint defects, contact marks, or surface issues under expert examination. The NGC holder includes tamper-evident seals and a unique certification number that can be verified directly through the NGC registry.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which allows us to offer certified products with confidence in the grading standards applied. Beyond the certification itself, the United States Mint strikes these coins from domestically refined .999 fine silver, and the production quality of the Specimen issue is held to a higher standard than the standard bullion version. When you purchase a graded coin through us, the NGC slab itself functions as the primary authentication mechanism.
SP70 is the maximum grade assigned by NGC for Specimen-finish coinage. A coin receiving this designation exhibits no post-mint flaws under 5x magnification, displaying fully struck design elements, sharp detail, and a pristine Specimen surface from edge to edge. This is the definitive condition for this issue, and examples certified at this level represent the finest-known population of this particular coin.
This coin ships encapsulated in its original NGC holder, which provides both physical protection and a permanent, sealed record of the grade and certification. No additional handling or repackaging is required or recommended. The NGC slab is sized to accommodate the large 5 oz format and includes a label identifying the specific issue, mintmark, grade, and certification number. Because this is a certified numismatic product, the condition note about secondary market contact marks applicable to raw bullion does not apply here.
The base price of this coin reflects the current spot price of silver, adjusted for the 5 oz weight and .999 purity. From there, the premium accounts for the production costs associated with the Specimen strike, the NGC grading and encapsulation fee, and the collector demand attached to a perfect SP70 designation. Certified versions of America the Beautiful 5 oz coins routinely carry premiums above their raw counterparts because the grading removes uncertainty about surface condition.
Pricing for SP70-graded examples can also be influenced by the population of coins certified at that level. When NGC certifies a relatively small number of SP70 examples for a given year and park, scarcity can become a factor in secondary market pricing independent of the underlying metal price. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide transparency rather than obscure the components of what you are paying for.
America the Beautiful 5 oz coins have a recognized collector and bullion following, and NGC-graded examples tend to trade through both numismatic and bullion channels. The 5 oz silver content provides a meaningful metal floor, while the SP70 designation adds a numismatic premium that can hold or shift over time depending on collector demand and population data. Buyers considering resale should be aware that graded coins often trade through specialized channels, including coin dealers, auction houses, and online numismatic marketplaces, rather than standard bullion buyback desks.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same ecosystem. For graded numismatic products like this one, understanding the distinction between the metal content value and the numismatic value is important context when thinking about liquidity. Our platform is designed to help you evaluate both sides of that equation with access to competitive buyback pricing and transparent market information.
This coin appeals to buyers who want a certified example of the Saratoga issue confirmed at the highest grade level. The SP70 designation eliminates the guesswork involved with raw coins and provides a standardized, verifiable record of surface quality. For collectors building a registry set or assembling a graded run of the America the Beautiful series, this is the only grade that qualifies as a complete example.
The combination of 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and a certified Specimen-quality strike makes this a product that straddles both the bullion and numismatic markets. The Philadelphia Mint's Specimen production process and the Saratoga historical subject matter give this particular coin a character that standard silver rounds or bars do not carry. Buyers drawn to American history, the Revolutionary War, or the National Park series will find the design compelling beyond its metal content alone.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which means we maintain a direct relationship with the grading services that certified this coin. Every product we offer goes through our own verification process before it is listed, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions rather than inflated retail markups. We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and maintain active membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Our approach to buying and selling precious metals is built around transparency. We display the bid/ask spread on each product page so you can evaluate what you are paying and what the resale picture looks like before you commit to a purchase. We also provide competitive buyback pricing within the same platform, so selling through us is as straightforward as buying. Our support team is knowledgeable about both bullion and certified numismatics, and we are committed to making the entire process clear and accessible from first inquiry through final sale.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified numismatic products like this NGC SP70 Saratoga coin. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see how products are priced at the wholesale level in real time, along with historical premium data and bid/ask spread analysis that helps contextualize what the numismatic premium on a given coin looks like relative to its historical range.
For a product like this one, where the certified grade and collector demand both influence pricing in ways that spot silver alone does not explain, having access to premium history and spread tightness data adds meaningful context to the buying decision. Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation based on live executable wholesale bid prices, which provides a more accurate read on liquidation value than estimated retail figures.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process as convenient and secure as possible. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and confirm your order quickly.
Whether you prefer a traditional bank wire for a larger purchase or the convenience of a credit card or digital wallet, we accommodate the method that works best for you. Our checkout process is straightforward, and our team is available to assist if you have questions about payment timing, confirmation, or order status at any stage of the transaction.
Product ID: BST-001398CBF5
| Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | America the Beautiful |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 5 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.25 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 76.2 mm |
| Grade | SP70 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Finish | Burnished |
The 2015-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Saratoga silver coin is a collector-grade piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 5 troy ounces, the coin carries a face value of 25 cents and represents the Saratoga National Historical Park in New York as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This example has been graded SP70 by Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest possible designation on the Specimen grade scale, indicating a flawless strike with no imperfections visible under magnification.
We carry this coin for buyers seeking a certified example of the Saratoga issue at the highest achievable grade. The NGC SP70 holder provides both third-party authentication and permanent grade verification, making this a distinctly different proposition from a raw or uncertified example.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 and launched in 2010. The program was designed to honor 56 sites of national significanc
…The 2015-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Saratoga silver coin is a collector-grade piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 5 troy ounces, the coin carries a face value of 25 cents and represents the Saratoga National Historical Park in New York as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This example has been graded SP70 by Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest possible designation on the Specimen grade scale, indicating a flawless strike with no imperfections visible under magnification.
We carry this coin for buyers seeking a certified example of the Saratoga issue at the highest achievable grade. The NGC SP70 holder provides both third-party authentication and permanent grade verification, making this a distinctly different proposition from a raw or uncertified example.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 and launched in 2010. The program was designed to honor 56 sites of national significance across the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia, with five different designs released each year. The 5 oz silver bullion and Specimen versions accompany the circulating quarter design and have been produced annually throughout the series run.
The Philadelphia Mint, one of the oldest operating mints in the world and the first federal mint established in the United States, has produced Specimen versions of the America the Beautiful 5 oz coins since the program began. The "P" mintmark on this coin confirms its Philadelphia origin. Specimen strikes are produced with polished dies and planchets under controlled conditions, resulting in a finish that falls between a standard business strike and a full proof coin. Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Saratoga County, New York, commemorates the Battles of Saratoga fought in 1777, which are widely regarded as a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan, which has appeared on the quarter dollar since 1932. The portrait is surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of issue, along with the mintmark below the date. The large 5 oz format gives these design elements considerably more visual weight than the circulating quarter version.
The reverse depicts a scene from Saratoga National Historical Park, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The image shows a soldier with a rifle kneeling on a field with the Freeman Farm in the background, capturing the historical gravity of the site without dramatizing it. The inscriptions "SARATOGA," "NEW YORK," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "QUARTER DOLLAR" appear alongside the image. The Specimen finish produces sharp, frosted design elements against a satin field, which is visually distinct from both the matte appearance of uncirculated business strikes and the mirror-like fields of proof coins.
This coin's authenticity is confirmed through NGC's grading and encapsulation process. NGC is one of the two leading third-party grading services in the numismatic industry, and SP70 is the top grade available for Specimen-finish coins, meaning the submitted example was found to be free of any post-mint defects, contact marks, or surface issues under expert examination. The NGC holder includes tamper-evident seals and a unique certification number that can be verified directly through the NGC registry.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which allows us to offer certified products with confidence in the grading standards applied. Beyond the certification itself, the United States Mint strikes these coins from domestically refined .999 fine silver, and the production quality of the Specimen issue is held to a higher standard than the standard bullion version. When you purchase a graded coin through us, the NGC slab itself functions as the primary authentication mechanism.
SP70 is the maximum grade assigned by NGC for Specimen-finish coinage. A coin receiving this designation exhibits no post-mint flaws under 5x magnification, displaying fully struck design elements, sharp detail, and a pristine Specimen surface from edge to edge. This is the definitive condition for this issue, and examples certified at this level represent the finest-known population of this particular coin.
This coin ships encapsulated in its original NGC holder, which provides both physical protection and a permanent, sealed record of the grade and certification. No additional handling or repackaging is required or recommended. The NGC slab is sized to accommodate the large 5 oz format and includes a label identifying the specific issue, mintmark, grade, and certification number. Because this is a certified numismatic product, the condition note about secondary market contact marks applicable to raw bullion does not apply here.
The base price of this coin reflects the current spot price of silver, adjusted for the 5 oz weight and .999 purity. From there, the premium accounts for the production costs associated with the Specimen strike, the NGC grading and encapsulation fee, and the collector demand attached to a perfect SP70 designation. Certified versions of America the Beautiful 5 oz coins routinely carry premiums above their raw counterparts because the grading removes uncertainty about surface condition.
Pricing for SP70-graded examples can also be influenced by the population of coins certified at that level. When NGC certifies a relatively small number of SP70 examples for a given year and park, scarcity can become a factor in secondary market pricing independent of the underlying metal price. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide transparency rather than obscure the components of what you are paying for.
America the Beautiful 5 oz coins have a recognized collector and bullion following, and NGC-graded examples tend to trade through both numismatic and bullion channels. The 5 oz silver content provides a meaningful metal floor, while the SP70 designation adds a numismatic premium that can hold or shift over time depending on collector demand and population data. Buyers considering resale should be aware that graded coins often trade through specialized channels, including coin dealers, auction houses, and online numismatic marketplaces, rather than standard bullion buyback desks.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same ecosystem. For graded numismatic products like this one, understanding the distinction between the metal content value and the numismatic value is important context when thinking about liquidity. Our platform is designed to help you evaluate both sides of that equation with access to competitive buyback pricing and transparent market information.
This coin appeals to buyers who want a certified example of the Saratoga issue confirmed at the highest grade level. The SP70 designation eliminates the guesswork involved with raw coins and provides a standardized, verifiable record of surface quality. For collectors building a registry set or assembling a graded run of the America the Beautiful series, this is the only grade that qualifies as a complete example.
The combination of 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and a certified Specimen-quality strike makes this a product that straddles both the bullion and numismatic markets. The Philadelphia Mint's Specimen production process and the Saratoga historical subject matter give this particular coin a character that standard silver rounds or bars do not carry. Buyers drawn to American history, the Revolutionary War, or the National Park series will find the design compelling beyond its metal content alone.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which means we maintain a direct relationship with the grading services that certified this coin. Every product we offer goes through our own verification process before it is listed, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions rather than inflated retail markups. We hold an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and maintain active membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Our approach to buying and selling precious metals is built around transparency. We display the bid/ask spread on each product page so you can evaluate what you are paying and what the resale picture looks like before you commit to a purchase. We also provide competitive buyback pricing within the same platform, so selling through us is as straightforward as buying. Our support team is knowledgeable about both bullion and certified numismatics, and we are committed to making the entire process clear and accessible from first inquiry through final sale.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified numismatic products like this NGC SP70 Saratoga coin. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see how products are priced at the wholesale level in real time, along with historical premium data and bid/ask spread analysis that helps contextualize what the numismatic premium on a given coin looks like relative to its historical range.
For a product like this one, where the certified grade and collector demand both influence pricing in ways that spot silver alone does not explain, having access to premium history and spread tightness data adds meaningful context to the buying decision. Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation based on live executable wholesale bid prices, which provides a more accurate read on liquidation value than estimated retail figures.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process as convenient and secure as possible. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and confirm your order quickly.
Whether you prefer a traditional bank wire for a larger purchase or the convenience of a credit card or digital wallet, we accommodate the method that works best for you. Our checkout process is straightforward, and our team is available to assist if you have questions about payment timing, confirmation, or order status at any stage of the transaction.