2016-P 5 Oz America The Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt Silver Coin - NGC SP70

Product ID: BST-0013323AE9

Specifications

Year 2016
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) 4.064 mm
Diameter (mm) 76.2 mm
Grade SP70
Grading Service NGC
Finish Burnished

Product Details

Overview of the 2016-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt Silver Coin (NGC SP70)

The 2016-P America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt 5 oz silver coin is a large-format numismatic piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, it belongs to the America the Beautiful series, which honors national parks and historic sites across the country. This particular release commemorates Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, one of the most recognizable monuments to conservation and the American West.

This example has been certified by NGC and awarded the coveted SP70 designation, representing a perfect specimen strike with no detectable imperfections at 5x magnification. The SP70 grade places it at the absolute top of the grading scale, making it one of the finest certified examples of this issue. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of certified numismatic pieces, where NGC authentication adds a meaningful layer of confidence for buyers who require independently verified condition.

History and Background

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was established

Overview of the 2016-P 5 oz America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt Silver Coin (NGC SP70)

The 2016-P America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt 5 oz silver coin is a large-format numismatic piece struck by the United States Mint at the Philadelphia Mint facility. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing five troy ounces, it belongs to the America the Beautiful series, which honors national parks and historic sites across the country. This particular release commemorates Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, one of the most recognizable monuments to conservation and the American West.

This example has been certified by NGC and awarded the coveted SP70 designation, representing a perfect specimen strike with no detectable imperfections at 5x magnification. The SP70 grade places it at the absolute top of the grading scale, making it one of the finest certified examples of this issue. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of certified numismatic pieces, where NGC authentication adds a meaningful layer of confidence for buyers who require independently verified condition.

History and Background

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was established by the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008, with the bullion and collector versions of the five-ounce coins launching in 2010. The program was designed to run through 2021, releasing five designs per year honoring national parks, monuments, forests, and other protected sites across all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The five-ounce silver versions, distinct from the circulating quarter, were struck specifically for collectors and bullion buyers as large-format pieces with a three-inch diameter.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, located in the badlands of western North Dakota, was designated a national park in 1978 but carries deep historical significance rooted in the 26th president's time spent ranching and hunting in the region during the 1880s. Roosevelt credited his experiences there with shaping his lifelong commitment to conservation. The Philadelphia Mint, which struck this issue, is the oldest of the current U.S. Mint facilities, operating continuously since 1792 and carrying a long legacy of precision coinage.

Design and Aesthetics

The reverse of this coin depicts a bison standing in the foreground of the North Dakota badlands, with rolling terrain and layered rock formations stretching into the background. The design, created by Don Everhart and sculpted by Joseph Menna, captures the rugged character of the park with strong relief and fine surface detail. The inscription "Theodore Roosevelt" arcs across the upper field, accompanied by "North Dakota" and "E Pluribus Unum."

The obverse carries the familiar portrait of George Washington as used on the standard Washington quarter, designed by John Flanagan and modified over the years while retaining its original profile composition. Inscriptions include "In God We Trust," "Liberty," and the year of issue. At five ounces and three inches across, the coin's physical presence makes both sides of the design considerably more impactful than on circulating coinage, with each detail rendered with a level of clarity that smaller formats cannot match.

As an SP70 specimen strike, the surfaces exhibit extraordinary brilliance and sharpness. The Philadelphia Mint's specimen striking process involves specially prepared dies and planchets, resulting in a finish that displays crisp field-to-device contrast and mirror-like reflectivity across the coin's large surface area.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

NGC certification provides third-party authentication and grading by one of the two most widely recognized numismatic certification services in the world. The SP70 designation confirms that this coin was struck to specimen standards and exhibits no post-mint imperfections under standard grading conditions. The coin is encapsulated in an NGC holder with a tamper-evident seal and labeled with the specific grade, issue details, and certification number, all of which can be verified directly through NGC's online registry.

We are an authorized dealer for NGC, which means we carry certified products with full confidence in the grading service's standards and authentication processes. The U.S. Mint's Philadelphia facility strikes these coins to tight tolerances, with .999 fine silver content confirmed through both the mint's own quality standards and the independent grading process. For buyers who require a certified, authenticated example of this issue at the highest possible grade, the NGC SP70 holder provides the clearest verification available in the market.

Condition and Packaging

SP70 is the highest grade available on NGC's numeric scale, indicating a coin that is perfectly struck with full, sharp detail and absolutely no contact marks, hairlines, or blemishes visible at 5x magnification. For a five-ounce coin of this size, achieving SP70 is a meaningful distinction, as larger surfaces present more opportunity for imperfection to appear. Coins at this grade level are typically considered the finest known examples of their specific issue.

Because this coin is NGC-certified, it ships in its original NGC encapsulation rather than a standard flip or tube. The hard plastic holder protects the coin from handling and environmental exposure while preserving its certified grade. No additional repackaging is applied, and the holder itself serves as both the protective casing and the certificate of authenticity. Buyers receive the coin exactly as encapsulated by NGC, with all labels intact and the certification number clearly visible.

Pricing and Market Factors

Pricing for this coin reflects two distinct components: the underlying silver value based on the current spot price of .999 fine silver at five troy ounces, and the numismatic premium associated with the NGC SP70 certification and the specimen strike designation. The spot-driven component fluctuates with the silver market, while the certified numismatic premium is influenced by factors including the relative population of SP70 examples in the NGC registry, collector demand for the America the Beautiful series, and general market interest in certified U.S. Mint products.

Because SP70 examples of any given ATB issue tend to represent a small percentage of total certified coins, population data plays a meaningful role in how the market values specific certified pieces. When SP70 populations are low relative to demand, premiums tend to remain elevated regardless of spot movement. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions on the silver side while accounting for the current numismatic market for certified ATB coins at this grade level.

Selling and Liquidity

The America the Beautiful five-ounce silver series maintains a consistent collector and dealer base, and NGC-certified examples at the SP70 level are recognized and actively traded within that market. The combination of a recognizable issuing authority, certified .999 fine silver content, and a top-tier grade from a universally respected third-party service supports resale across multiple channels including dealer buybacks, online platforms, and numismatic auction houses.

We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform, which provides a straightforward path for customers who want to liquidate certified pieces without navigating multiple marketplaces. Liquidity for certified numismatic silver can differ meaningfully from standard bullion, and understanding current buyback pricing before purchasing gives buyers a more complete picture of their total cost of ownership. Our platform displays bid and ask pricing so that relationship is transparent from the outset.

Why Buy the 2016-P 5 oz ATB Theodore Roosevelt Silver Coin (NGC SP70)?

For collectors focused on the America the Beautiful series, acquiring a certified SP70 example of the Theodore Roosevelt issue represents a meaningful addition at the series' highest verified condition level. The Theodore Roosevelt design carries strong thematic resonance given the president's central role in American conservation history, and the specimen strike process used by the Philadelphia Mint gives this version a visual quality that distinguishes it from standard bullion strikes of the same coin.

The NGC encapsulation also simplifies long-term storage and handling. There is no risk of inadvertent contact damage reducing the coin's grade, and the certification provides immediate credibility in any future resale or auction context. For buyers who want a five-ounce silver coin that combines metal content with independently verified condition, the SP70 certification removes the guesswork that typically comes with raw numismatic purchases.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach throughout that time has been built around transparency rather than pressure. As an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, we carry certified products with direct accountability to the grading services' standards, and our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects how we handle every transaction, including post-sale service and support. Membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association further reflects our standing within the numismatic and bullion industry.

Our pricing is displayed in real time and structured to give buyers a clear picture of both what they are paying and what current buyback values look like. The bid/ask spread visible on each product page reflects live market conditions rather than static retail markups. Whether you are purchasing a single certified coin or adding to a larger collection, our goal is to give you the information needed to make a confident and well-informed decision without navigating a high-pressure sales environment.

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Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across precious metals products, including certified numismatic pieces like this NGC SP70. Rather than relying on estimated or indicative prices, Pro members see real-time wholesale market pricing that reflects actual supply and demand conditions. Portfolio holdings are valued using live wholesale bid prices, which provides a more accurate picture of current liquidation value compared to retail-based estimates.

For a certified product like this, where the numismatic premium above spot can be a meaningful component of total price, access to historical premium data, bid/ask spread analysis, and market intelligence tools helps buyers evaluate whether current market conditions align with their acquisition goals. Pro is designed to reduce information asymmetry and give members the same depth of market visibility that has traditionally been available only at the wholesale level.

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