The 2017-P Effigy Mounds 5 oz silver coin is part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters program, struck in a larger collector format containing five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carrying a legal tender face value of 25 cents, this coin was issued as a numismatic companion to the circulating quarter design honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. PCGS has certified this example in SP70, the highest grade attainable for a specimen strike, confirming it is free of post-production flaws under expert examination.
We carry certified examples like this one specifically because grade verification plays a meaningful role in how these coins are evaluated by serious collectors. An SP70 designation from PCGS eliminates grading subjectivity and provides a standardized, professionally authenticated baseline for buyers and sellers alike.
The America the Beautiful Quarters program was authorized by Congress in 2010 under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. The program was designed to honor 56 national parks,
…The 2017-P Effigy Mounds 5 oz silver coin is part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters program, struck in a larger collector format containing five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carrying a legal tender face value of 25 cents, this coin was issued as a numismatic companion to the circulating quarter design honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. PCGS has certified this example in SP70, the highest grade attainable for a specimen strike, confirming it is free of post-production flaws under expert examination.
We carry certified examples like this one specifically because grade verification plays a meaningful role in how these coins are evaluated by serious collectors. An SP70 designation from PCGS eliminates grading subjectivity and provides a standardized, professionally authenticated baseline for buyers and sellers alike.
The America the Beautiful Quarters program was authorized by Congress in 2010 under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. The program was designed to honor 56 national parks, forests, monuments, and historic sites across the United States and its territories, issuing five new designs per year through 2021. The 5 oz silver version was introduced alongside the circulating quarter program, offering collectors a larger-format, higher-purity rendition of each design struck in .999 fine silver.
Effigy Mounds National Monument, located in northeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River, preserves more than 200 prehistoric mounds built by Indigenous peoples over roughly 2,500 years. Many of these earthworks were constructed in the shapes of birds and bears, making the site archaeologically distinctive and culturally significant. Its selection as a subject for the 2017 America the Beautiful series reflects the program's broader mission of honoring the geographic and cultural diversity of America's protected lands.
The Philadelphia Mint, one of the oldest and most storied minting facilities in the United States, has operated continuously since 1792. Its "P" mintmark on this coin identifies the specific production facility and is part of the coin's permanent identification within the series.
The reverse of this coin depicts a scene at Effigy Mounds National Monument, featuring a great blue heron in flight over the Mississippi River with the Bear Mound visible in the background. The composition captures the natural setting of the monument and incorporates fine detail in the heron's feathers, the river's surface, and the earthwork silhouette. Inscriptions include "EFFIGY MOUNDS," "IOWA," "2017," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
The obverse carries the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan for the 1932 Washington quarter, updated slightly for modern production. His likeness faces left and is surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the "P" mintmark confirming Philadelphia production. The obverse design is consistent across all coins in the America the Beautiful series, providing a uniform national identity to the program.
As a specimen strike, this coin was produced using specially prepared dies and polished planchets, resulting in a distinctive finish with sharp design detail and a visual quality that sets it apart from standard bullion strikes. The SP70 grade assigned by PCGS confirms the coin was received in flawless post-production condition, with no visible marks, hairlines, or imperfections under magnification.
Every America the Beautiful 5 oz silver coin was struck by the United States Mint to exacting standards, with each piece containing exactly five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. The mint's production processes and the coin's physical specifications are well-documented, and its legal tender status provides an additional layer of institutional backing that distinguishes it from privately minted rounds or bars.
This particular example has been certified and encapsulated by PCGS, one of the two most widely recognized third-party grading services in the numismatic industry. PCGS authentication involves expert examination of the coin's strike, surface quality, and originality before it is sealed in a tamper-evident holder with a unique certification number. We are an authorized dealer for PCGS, and we verify all certified products we handle against their published standards. The PCGS certification holder includes a barcode and label information that can be independently confirmed through PCGS's online verification database.
SP70 is the highest grade PCGS assigns to a specimen-strike coin, indicating the piece is perfect in every respect as evaluated under standard grading criteria. A coin graded SP70 shows no post-production contact marks, hairlines, or blemishes of any kind, representing the finest examples produced within a given issue. This grade is relatively uncommon and carries meaningful weight within the collector market for this series.
PCGS-certified coins are encapsulated in rigid, sonically sealed plastic holders commonly referred to as slabs. The holder protects the coin from environmental exposure, handling contact, and potential surface damage, and it is not intended to be opened. The label inside the slab displays the coin's denomination, date, mintmark, series, metal content, and certified grade. This coin ships in its PCGS slab, and no additional handling of the coin itself is required or recommended upon receipt.
The base price of this coin is tied to the current spot price of silver, with the five-ounce weight multiplying the metal's contribution to the overall value. Beyond the intrinsic silver content, certified coins in this series carry a premium that reflects several factors: the production quality of the United States Mint, the finite mintage of the original issue, and the PCGS SP70 grade, which limits the pool of available examples to those that survived production and handling without imperfection.
Numismatic premiums on certified coins tend to be less directly tied to daily spot price fluctuations than those on standard bullion products. The SP70 designation introduces a collector-market dimension that can be influenced by population report data, overall demand for the series, and broader interest in certified United States Mint issues. Our pricing reflects real-time silver market conditions alongside these numismatic considerations, and we display pricing transparently so buyers can assess the full cost at the time of purchase.
The America the Beautiful 5 oz silver coin series has an established secondary market supported by collectors, dealers, and bullion buyers who recognize the coins' combination of silver content and numismatic character. The PCGS SP70 grade narrows the relevant market somewhat compared to raw bullion coins, but it also adds a layer of standardization that can support more confident pricing conversations between buyers and sellers.
We operate a two-way market, which means we both sell and provide competitive buyback pricing on products like this one. Buyers who understand the coin's certified status, current population data, and the relationship between silver spot and numismatic premiums are better positioned to evaluate resale timing and conditions. Considering liquidity before purchase, rather than only at the time of sale, tends to lead to more informed decisions throughout the ownership period.
This coin offers a combination of characteristics that distinguishes it from both standard bullion and uncertified numismatic pieces. The five-ounce silver content provides meaningful metal weight, while the United States Mint's specimen production process results in a finish and strike quality that exceeds standard bullion output. The PCGS SP70 grade removes any ambiguity about condition, which matters considerably in a series where surface quality directly affects collector demand.
For buyers who want a government-issued silver coin with verifiable certification and a strong design narrative rooted in American natural and cultural history, the Effigy Mounds issue offers a well-defined option within the broader America the Beautiful series. The combination of an SP70 certified specimen strike, Philadelphia Mint production, and the unique subject matter of Effigy Mounds National Monument gives this coin a clear and specific identity within the series rather than generic appeal.
We are an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC, which means certified coins we carry have been handled and verified in alignment with the standards those services require. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of professionalism that we work to maintain across every transaction.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market data rather than arbitrary markups, and we display the full picture of a transaction rather than isolating the purchase price in isolation. The bid/ask spread shown on our product pages gives buyers a transparent view of both the acquisition cost and the expected resale value, which is particularly relevant for numismatic products where premiums can vary from the standard bullion market. Our approach is straightforward: we want buyers to understand exactly what they are purchasing and at what terms, so that long-term confidence in the transaction is established from the start.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, which is especially useful when evaluating a certified coin like this one where the premium over spot can fluctuate based on market demand, population report changes, and broader collector sentiment. Rather than working from static price estimates, Pro members can see how the coin is currently priced within the wholesale market and make more precisely informed decisions about when and at what levels to buy or sell.
Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation using current wholesale bid prices, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow for comparison across the broader catalog. For a product like the Effigy Mounds SP70, where numismatic and bullion considerations both affect value, having access to objective, data-driven pricing context provides a meaningful advantage over relying solely on listed retail prices.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying process as convenient as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information at every step.
Whether you prefer the convenience of a credit card or the cost efficiency of a wire transfer, we have structured our payment options to accommodate different preferences without complicating the checkout experience. Transaction security and clarity in the purchase process are priorities we take seriously across every order.
Product ID: BST-0015277668
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | PCGS |
| Finish | Burnished |
The 2017-P Effigy Mounds 5 oz silver coin is part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters program, struck in a larger collector format containing five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carrying a legal tender face value of 25 cents, this coin was issued as a numismatic companion to the circulating quarter design honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. PCGS has certified this example in SP70, the highest grade attainable for a specimen strike, confirming it is free of post-production flaws under expert examination.
We carry certified examples like this one specifically because grade verification plays a meaningful role in how these coins are evaluated by serious collectors. An SP70 designation from PCGS eliminates grading subjectivity and provides a standardized, professionally authenticated baseline for buyers and sellers alike.
The America the Beautiful Quarters program was authorized by Congress in 2010 under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. The program was designed to honor 56 national parks,
…The 2017-P Effigy Mounds 5 oz silver coin is part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters program, struck in a larger collector format containing five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carrying a legal tender face value of 25 cents, this coin was issued as a numismatic companion to the circulating quarter design honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. PCGS has certified this example in SP70, the highest grade attainable for a specimen strike, confirming it is free of post-production flaws under expert examination.
We carry certified examples like this one specifically because grade verification plays a meaningful role in how these coins are evaluated by serious collectors. An SP70 designation from PCGS eliminates grading subjectivity and provides a standardized, professionally authenticated baseline for buyers and sellers alike.
The America the Beautiful Quarters program was authorized by Congress in 2010 under the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. The program was designed to honor 56 national parks, forests, monuments, and historic sites across the United States and its territories, issuing five new designs per year through 2021. The 5 oz silver version was introduced alongside the circulating quarter program, offering collectors a larger-format, higher-purity rendition of each design struck in .999 fine silver.
Effigy Mounds National Monument, located in northeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River, preserves more than 200 prehistoric mounds built by Indigenous peoples over roughly 2,500 years. Many of these earthworks were constructed in the shapes of birds and bears, making the site archaeologically distinctive and culturally significant. Its selection as a subject for the 2017 America the Beautiful series reflects the program's broader mission of honoring the geographic and cultural diversity of America's protected lands.
The Philadelphia Mint, one of the oldest and most storied minting facilities in the United States, has operated continuously since 1792. Its "P" mintmark on this coin identifies the specific production facility and is part of the coin's permanent identification within the series.
The reverse of this coin depicts a scene at Effigy Mounds National Monument, featuring a great blue heron in flight over the Mississippi River with the Bear Mound visible in the background. The composition captures the natural setting of the monument and incorporates fine detail in the heron's feathers, the river's surface, and the earthwork silhouette. Inscriptions include "EFFIGY MOUNDS," "IOWA," "2017," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
The obverse carries the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan for the 1932 Washington quarter, updated slightly for modern production. His likeness faces left and is surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the "P" mintmark confirming Philadelphia production. The obverse design is consistent across all coins in the America the Beautiful series, providing a uniform national identity to the program.
As a specimen strike, this coin was produced using specially prepared dies and polished planchets, resulting in a distinctive finish with sharp design detail and a visual quality that sets it apart from standard bullion strikes. The SP70 grade assigned by PCGS confirms the coin was received in flawless post-production condition, with no visible marks, hairlines, or imperfections under magnification.
Every America the Beautiful 5 oz silver coin was struck by the United States Mint to exacting standards, with each piece containing exactly five troy ounces of .999 fine silver. The mint's production processes and the coin's physical specifications are well-documented, and its legal tender status provides an additional layer of institutional backing that distinguishes it from privately minted rounds or bars.
This particular example has been certified and encapsulated by PCGS, one of the two most widely recognized third-party grading services in the numismatic industry. PCGS authentication involves expert examination of the coin's strike, surface quality, and originality before it is sealed in a tamper-evident holder with a unique certification number. We are an authorized dealer for PCGS, and we verify all certified products we handle against their published standards. The PCGS certification holder includes a barcode and label information that can be independently confirmed through PCGS's online verification database.
SP70 is the highest grade PCGS assigns to a specimen-strike coin, indicating the piece is perfect in every respect as evaluated under standard grading criteria. A coin graded SP70 shows no post-production contact marks, hairlines, or blemishes of any kind, representing the finest examples produced within a given issue. This grade is relatively uncommon and carries meaningful weight within the collector market for this series.
PCGS-certified coins are encapsulated in rigid, sonically sealed plastic holders commonly referred to as slabs. The holder protects the coin from environmental exposure, handling contact, and potential surface damage, and it is not intended to be opened. The label inside the slab displays the coin's denomination, date, mintmark, series, metal content, and certified grade. This coin ships in its PCGS slab, and no additional handling of the coin itself is required or recommended upon receipt.
The base price of this coin is tied to the current spot price of silver, with the five-ounce weight multiplying the metal's contribution to the overall value. Beyond the intrinsic silver content, certified coins in this series carry a premium that reflects several factors: the production quality of the United States Mint, the finite mintage of the original issue, and the PCGS SP70 grade, which limits the pool of available examples to those that survived production and handling without imperfection.
Numismatic premiums on certified coins tend to be less directly tied to daily spot price fluctuations than those on standard bullion products. The SP70 designation introduces a collector-market dimension that can be influenced by population report data, overall demand for the series, and broader interest in certified United States Mint issues. Our pricing reflects real-time silver market conditions alongside these numismatic considerations, and we display pricing transparently so buyers can assess the full cost at the time of purchase.
The America the Beautiful 5 oz silver coin series has an established secondary market supported by collectors, dealers, and bullion buyers who recognize the coins' combination of silver content and numismatic character. The PCGS SP70 grade narrows the relevant market somewhat compared to raw bullion coins, but it also adds a layer of standardization that can support more confident pricing conversations between buyers and sellers.
We operate a two-way market, which means we both sell and provide competitive buyback pricing on products like this one. Buyers who understand the coin's certified status, current population data, and the relationship between silver spot and numismatic premiums are better positioned to evaluate resale timing and conditions. Considering liquidity before purchase, rather than only at the time of sale, tends to lead to more informed decisions throughout the ownership period.
This coin offers a combination of characteristics that distinguishes it from both standard bullion and uncertified numismatic pieces. The five-ounce silver content provides meaningful metal weight, while the United States Mint's specimen production process results in a finish and strike quality that exceeds standard bullion output. The PCGS SP70 grade removes any ambiguity about condition, which matters considerably in a series where surface quality directly affects collector demand.
For buyers who want a government-issued silver coin with verifiable certification and a strong design narrative rooted in American natural and cultural history, the Effigy Mounds issue offers a well-defined option within the broader America the Beautiful series. The combination of an SP70 certified specimen strike, Philadelphia Mint production, and the unique subject matter of Effigy Mounds National Monument gives this coin a clear and specific identity within the series rather than generic appeal.
We are an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC, which means certified coins we carry have been handled and verified in alignment with the standards those services require. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of professionalism that we work to maintain across every transaction.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market data rather than arbitrary markups, and we display the full picture of a transaction rather than isolating the purchase price in isolation. The bid/ask spread shown on our product pages gives buyers a transparent view of both the acquisition cost and the expected resale value, which is particularly relevant for numismatic products where premiums can vary from the standard bullion market. Our approach is straightforward: we want buyers to understand exactly what they are purchasing and at what terms, so that long-term confidence in the transaction is established from the start.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, which is especially useful when evaluating a certified coin like this one where the premium over spot can fluctuate based on market demand, population report changes, and broader collector sentiment. Rather than working from static price estimates, Pro members can see how the coin is currently priced within the wholesale market and make more precisely informed decisions about when and at what levels to buy or sell.
Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation using current wholesale bid prices, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow for comparison across the broader catalog. For a product like the Effigy Mounds SP70, where numismatic and bullion considerations both affect value, having access to objective, data-driven pricing context provides a meaningful advantage over relying solely on listed retail prices.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying process as convenient as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information at every step.
Whether you prefer the convenience of a credit card or the cost efficiency of a wire transfer, we have structured our payment options to accommodate different preferences without complicating the checkout experience. Transaction security and clarity in the purchase process are priorities we take seriously across every order.
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