The 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 fine silver coin struck at the San Francisco Mint and issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the long-running American Silver Eagle proof series. This example has been graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service, the highest grade achievable under the Sheldon scale, confirming that the coin is free of all post-production imperfections at the time of grading. The First Strike designation from PCGS indicates the coin was submitted within the first 30 days of the U.S. Mint's release, establishing its place in the earliest production run of the year.
Carrying the "S" mint mark from San Francisco, this coin is distinct from standard Philadelphia-struck examples and is a recognized collectible within the Silver Eagle proof series. We carry graded examples like this one to serve buyers who want the combination of sovereign issuance, certified condition, and a clear provenance record in a single product.
The American Silver Eagle program was authorized under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, making it one of the most e
…The 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 fine silver coin struck at the San Francisco Mint and issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the long-running American Silver Eagle proof series. This example has been graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service, the highest grade achievable under the Sheldon scale, confirming that the coin is free of all post-production imperfections at the time of grading. The First Strike designation from PCGS indicates the coin was submitted within the first 30 days of the U.S. Mint's release, establishing its place in the earliest production run of the year.
Carrying the "S" mint mark from San Francisco, this coin is distinct from standard Philadelphia-struck examples and is a recognized collectible within the Silver Eagle proof series. We carry graded examples like this one to serve buyers who want the combination of sovereign issuance, certified condition, and a clear provenance record in a single product.
The American Silver Eagle program was authorized under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, making it one of the most established government-backed silver coin programs in the world. From the beginning, the series was offered in both bullion and proof formats, with the proof version targeting collectors who prioritize finish quality and presentation alongside silver content. The proof version has been struck at the San Francisco Mint for much of the series' history, and the "S" mint mark has become strongly associated with the collector-grade editions of the coin.
The 2018 issue falls within a particularly active chapter of the program, predating the major design change introduced in 2021. During this period, the original design remained intact on both sides of the coin, and the San Francisco facility continued to produce proof strikes held to exacting standards. PCGS grading was integrated into the collector ecosystem early in the program's history, and today PR70 certified examples represent the top tier of what the series has produced in any given year.
The obverse of the 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle features Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty design, originally created for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar first issued in 1916. The image depicts Liberty striding forward draped in the American flag, her hand extended toward a rising sun. The composition remains one of the most celebrated in American coinage and translates with particular clarity onto the proof surface of the Silver Eagle.
The reverse carries John Mercanti's heraldic eagle design, showing a bald eagle with a shield at its chest, holding an olive branch in one talon and a cluster of arrows in the other. A semicircle of stars arches above the eagle, framing the design with a sense of formal symmetry. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER ONE DOLLAR," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." On a PR70 specimen, the deep mirrored fields and frosted devices are flawless, producing the stark contrast that defines a fully struck proof coin at its absolute best.
Every 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle we carry in PR70 grade arrives in a PCGS tamper-evident holder that serves as the definitive record of the coin's condition and authenticity. The encapsulation includes a barcode and serial number that can be verified directly through PCGS's online population database, providing an independent confirmation of grade that is entirely separate from our own assessment. We are an authorized PCGS dealer, and that relationship informs how we handle, store, and present graded material across our entire catalog.
The underlying coin itself was produced at the San Francisco Mint to the precise specifications of the American Silver Eagle program, including .999 fine silver content, a diameter of 40.60 mm, and a thickness of 4.00 mm. Proof production at San Francisco involves multiple strikes on polished planchets, which accounts for both the mirror-like field surfaces and the heightened detail across design elements. The PCGS PR70 grade confirms that the coin has met the most rigorous standard applied to any specimen in the series.
PR70 is a perfect grade under the Sheldon scale, meaning that the coin shows absolutely no trace of imperfection when examined under five-times magnification. For a proof coin, this standard encompasses the quality of the field surfaces, the sharpness of the strike, and the integrity of the frost on the devices. A PR70 example represents the top of the population for any given issue, and for widely collected coins like the Silver Eagle, the difference between PR69 and PR70 is reflected in both market recognition and collector demand.
This coin ships in its original PCGS slab, which protects the surfaces and displays the grade, coin description, and certification number on the label. The holder itself is rigid and designed for long-term storage and display. Because this is a certified, individually graded item, it does not ship in tubes or bulk packaging. Each coin is handled and shipped as a standalone certified piece, and the slab provides all the protection necessary to maintain its condition from our facility to your door.
The base value of any Silver Eagle is anchored to the current spot price of silver, but a PR70 First Strike example from San Francisco carries premiums that extend well beyond the melt component. Certified grade, mint mark, first-production designation, and collector demand all layer onto the spot price in ways that require understanding the numismatic side of the market alongside the commodity side. The PR70 premium over PR69 for Silver Eagles has historically been meaningful, particularly for earlier production strikes where population totals cap out at lower numbers.
Pricing for a graded coin like this reflects real-time conditions in both the silver market and the certified coin market simultaneously. Our pricing is structured to reflect current market conditions transparently, and the bid/ask spread displayed on our product pages gives buyers a clearer picture of the cost of ownership beyond the purchase price alone.
PCGS PR70 Silver Eagles occupy a recognized and actively traded segment of the collector coin market. The combination of a well-known series, a major grading service, and the top grade creates a product that is familiar to a broad range of buyers across both the numismatic and bullion communities. The First Strike label adds a collectible layer that can appeal to registry set builders and series completionists, which tends to sustain demand even in shifting market environments.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to sell back certified material as well as purchase it. Liquidity considerations are built into how we price and present products rather than being something buyers have to navigate on their own after the fact. For graded Silver Eagles specifically, understanding the population data and current dealer bids is an important part of evaluating where a coin sits in the broader market at any given time.
The 2018-S PR70 First Strike brings together several attributes that make it a compelling choice within the certified Silver Eagle market. The San Francisco mint mark distinguishes it from standard bullion-strike examples, and the First Strike designation confirms it was among the first coins certified from the initial production release of the year. For collectors building a date set of PR70 Silver Eagles, the 2018-S fits naturally into that framework with a well-documented production history and a grading label that removes condition uncertainty entirely.
For buyers who want exposure to silver alongside a collectible layer tied to one of America's most recognized coin programs, this coin delivers both in a single encapsulated piece. The PCGS holder eliminates the need for independent verification and simplifies the process of resale, gifting, or long-term storage without concern about handling damage or condition disputes.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always prioritized transparency and long-term customer relationships over transactional volume. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect how we conduct business across every product category, including certified numismatic material. As an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to handle graded coins with the standards those relationships require.
Our two-way market means we are not solely focused on moving product outward. We provide competitive buyback pricing and believe that liquidity should be part of the conversation before a purchase is made, not only when a customer is ready to sell. Pricing is displayed with bid/ask spread clarity so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing on the purchase price in isolation. Combined with secure transactions, responsive support, and reliable fulfillment, the experience is designed to support informed decisions at every stage.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our precious metals catalog, including certified material like PCGS-graded Silver Eagles. Rather than relying on static retail prices, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, with no additional dealer markups applied on top of those market prices. For a product like this, where the premium above melt has a numismatic component that can shift independently of silver spot, having access to live wholesale bid pricing provides a more accurate picture of where the coin actually trades at any given moment.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using current wholesale bid prices, proprietary analytics covering premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics, and product research tools that allow buyers to compare certified coins across the broader catalog. These tools are designed to reduce information asymmetry and give members the kind of market visibility that has traditionally been accessible only to dealers and institutional participants.
We accept a wide range of payment methods to ensure the purchasing process is both convenient and secure. Buyers can complete transactions using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported with the same commitment to transaction security and order reliability regardless of how you choose to pay.
Our checkout process is straightforward, and every payment method is treated with the same level of care and security across the platform. Whether you are completing a single certified coin purchase or managing a larger order, the experience is designed to be clear and efficient from payment through fulfillment.
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Product ID: BST-0033502F98
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | Eagle |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | S - San Francisco |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.00 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.60 mm |
| Grade | PR70 |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Finish | Proof |
The 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 fine silver coin struck at the San Francisco Mint and issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the long-running American Silver Eagle proof series. This example has been graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service, the highest grade achievable under the Sheldon scale, confirming that the coin is free of all post-production imperfections at the time of grading. The First Strike designation from PCGS indicates the coin was submitted within the first 30 days of the U.S. Mint's release, establishing its place in the earliest production run of the year.
Carrying the "S" mint mark from San Francisco, this coin is distinct from standard Philadelphia-struck examples and is a recognized collectible within the Silver Eagle proof series. We carry graded examples like this one to serve buyers who want the combination of sovereign issuance, certified condition, and a clear provenance record in a single product.
The American Silver Eagle program was authorized under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, making it one of the most e
…The 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 fine silver coin struck at the San Francisco Mint and issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the long-running American Silver Eagle proof series. This example has been graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service, the highest grade achievable under the Sheldon scale, confirming that the coin is free of all post-production imperfections at the time of grading. The First Strike designation from PCGS indicates the coin was submitted within the first 30 days of the U.S. Mint's release, establishing its place in the earliest production run of the year.
Carrying the "S" mint mark from San Francisco, this coin is distinct from standard Philadelphia-struck examples and is a recognized collectible within the Silver Eagle proof series. We carry graded examples like this one to serve buyers who want the combination of sovereign issuance, certified condition, and a clear provenance record in a single product.
The American Silver Eagle program was authorized under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, making it one of the most established government-backed silver coin programs in the world. From the beginning, the series was offered in both bullion and proof formats, with the proof version targeting collectors who prioritize finish quality and presentation alongside silver content. The proof version has been struck at the San Francisco Mint for much of the series' history, and the "S" mint mark has become strongly associated with the collector-grade editions of the coin.
The 2018 issue falls within a particularly active chapter of the program, predating the major design change introduced in 2021. During this period, the original design remained intact on both sides of the coin, and the San Francisco facility continued to produce proof strikes held to exacting standards. PCGS grading was integrated into the collector ecosystem early in the program's history, and today PR70 certified examples represent the top tier of what the series has produced in any given year.
The obverse of the 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle features Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty design, originally created for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar first issued in 1916. The image depicts Liberty striding forward draped in the American flag, her hand extended toward a rising sun. The composition remains one of the most celebrated in American coinage and translates with particular clarity onto the proof surface of the Silver Eagle.
The reverse carries John Mercanti's heraldic eagle design, showing a bald eagle with a shield at its chest, holding an olive branch in one talon and a cluster of arrows in the other. A semicircle of stars arches above the eagle, framing the design with a sense of formal symmetry. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER ONE DOLLAR," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." On a PR70 specimen, the deep mirrored fields and frosted devices are flawless, producing the stark contrast that defines a fully struck proof coin at its absolute best.
Every 2018-S Proof Silver Eagle we carry in PR70 grade arrives in a PCGS tamper-evident holder that serves as the definitive record of the coin's condition and authenticity. The encapsulation includes a barcode and serial number that can be verified directly through PCGS's online population database, providing an independent confirmation of grade that is entirely separate from our own assessment. We are an authorized PCGS dealer, and that relationship informs how we handle, store, and present graded material across our entire catalog.
The underlying coin itself was produced at the San Francisco Mint to the precise specifications of the American Silver Eagle program, including .999 fine silver content, a diameter of 40.60 mm, and a thickness of 4.00 mm. Proof production at San Francisco involves multiple strikes on polished planchets, which accounts for both the mirror-like field surfaces and the heightened detail across design elements. The PCGS PR70 grade confirms that the coin has met the most rigorous standard applied to any specimen in the series.
PR70 is a perfect grade under the Sheldon scale, meaning that the coin shows absolutely no trace of imperfection when examined under five-times magnification. For a proof coin, this standard encompasses the quality of the field surfaces, the sharpness of the strike, and the integrity of the frost on the devices. A PR70 example represents the top of the population for any given issue, and for widely collected coins like the Silver Eagle, the difference between PR69 and PR70 is reflected in both market recognition and collector demand.
This coin ships in its original PCGS slab, which protects the surfaces and displays the grade, coin description, and certification number on the label. The holder itself is rigid and designed for long-term storage and display. Because this is a certified, individually graded item, it does not ship in tubes or bulk packaging. Each coin is handled and shipped as a standalone certified piece, and the slab provides all the protection necessary to maintain its condition from our facility to your door.
The base value of any Silver Eagle is anchored to the current spot price of silver, but a PR70 First Strike example from San Francisco carries premiums that extend well beyond the melt component. Certified grade, mint mark, first-production designation, and collector demand all layer onto the spot price in ways that require understanding the numismatic side of the market alongside the commodity side. The PR70 premium over PR69 for Silver Eagles has historically been meaningful, particularly for earlier production strikes where population totals cap out at lower numbers.
Pricing for a graded coin like this reflects real-time conditions in both the silver market and the certified coin market simultaneously. Our pricing is structured to reflect current market conditions transparently, and the bid/ask spread displayed on our product pages gives buyers a clearer picture of the cost of ownership beyond the purchase price alone.
PCGS PR70 Silver Eagles occupy a recognized and actively traded segment of the collector coin market. The combination of a well-known series, a major grading service, and the top grade creates a product that is familiar to a broad range of buyers across both the numismatic and bullion communities. The First Strike label adds a collectible layer that can appeal to registry set builders and series completionists, which tends to sustain demand even in shifting market environments.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to sell back certified material as well as purchase it. Liquidity considerations are built into how we price and present products rather than being something buyers have to navigate on their own after the fact. For graded Silver Eagles specifically, understanding the population data and current dealer bids is an important part of evaluating where a coin sits in the broader market at any given time.
The 2018-S PR70 First Strike brings together several attributes that make it a compelling choice within the certified Silver Eagle market. The San Francisco mint mark distinguishes it from standard bullion-strike examples, and the First Strike designation confirms it was among the first coins certified from the initial production release of the year. For collectors building a date set of PR70 Silver Eagles, the 2018-S fits naturally into that framework with a well-documented production history and a grading label that removes condition uncertainty entirely.
For buyers who want exposure to silver alongside a collectible layer tied to one of America's most recognized coin programs, this coin delivers both in a single encapsulated piece. The PCGS holder eliminates the need for independent verification and simplifies the process of resale, gifting, or long-term storage without concern about handling damage or condition disputes.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always prioritized transparency and long-term customer relationships over transactional volume. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect how we conduct business across every product category, including certified numismatic material. As an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to handle graded coins with the standards those relationships require.
Our two-way market means we are not solely focused on moving product outward. We provide competitive buyback pricing and believe that liquidity should be part of the conversation before a purchase is made, not only when a customer is ready to sell. Pricing is displayed with bid/ask spread clarity so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing on the purchase price in isolation. Combined with secure transactions, responsive support, and reliable fulfillment, the experience is designed to support informed decisions at every stage.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our precious metals catalog, including certified material like PCGS-graded Silver Eagles. Rather than relying on static retail prices, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, with no additional dealer markups applied on top of those market prices. For a product like this, where the premium above melt has a numismatic component that can shift independently of silver spot, having access to live wholesale bid pricing provides a more accurate picture of where the coin actually trades at any given moment.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using current wholesale bid prices, proprietary analytics covering premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics, and product research tools that allow buyers to compare certified coins across the broader catalog. These tools are designed to reduce information asymmetry and give members the kind of market visibility that has traditionally been accessible only to dealers and institutional participants.
We accept a wide range of payment methods to ensure the purchasing process is both convenient and secure. Buyers can complete transactions using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported with the same commitment to transaction security and order reliability regardless of how you choose to pay.
Our checkout process is straightforward, and every payment method is treated with the same level of care and security across the platform. Whether you are completing a single certified coin purchase or managing a larger order, the experience is designed to be clear and efficient from payment through fulfillment.
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