Certified American Silver Eagles

What Are Certified American Silver Eagles?

A certified Silver Eagle is a coin that has been sent to a professional grading service, authenticated, assigned a grade, and sealed in a protective, tamper-evident holder, often called a slab. The service verifies the coin is genuine, grades its condition on the 70-point scale, and encapsulates it so that grade is preserved. Certification gives you an independent, guaranteed opinion of authenticity and condition, which is why serious collectors and investors prefer graded coins for key dates and top grades.

NGC and PCGS: The Two Grading Standards

The two most respected grading services in the world are NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) and PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service). Both authenticate and grade coins to a consistent standard and seal them in secure holders, and both are trusted across the hobby. Some collectors prefer one over the other, which is exactly why we stock certified Silver Eagles from both, so you can choose the coin and the holder you want.

Understanding the Grades

Certified Silver Eagles are graded on a 70-point scale, with separate designations for uncirculated (Mint State) and proof coins:

You will also see special labels such as First Day of Issue, Early Releases (NGC), and First Strike (PCGS), which note that a coin was graded from the earliest days of its release. These labels can add to a coin’s collectibility.

Certified vs. Bullion (BU) Silver Eagles

A certified Silver Eagle is a step up from a standard bullion coin. Where a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Eagle is bought for its silver at the lowest premium, a certified Eagle is bought for its guaranteed grade, condition rarity, and collectibility. A perfect MS70 or PF70 is far scarcer than a raw coin, and the sealed holder protects it while making it easy to resell at a known grade. If your goal is stacking silver efficiently, buy BU. If you want condition-graded coins, key dates, or a showpiece, certified is the tier for you.

Proof and Uncirculated, Both Certified

We carry certified Silver Eagles in both finishes. Certified proof Eagles, graded PF or PR, are the specially struck, mirror-finish collector coins, sealed at their graded condition. Certified uncirculated Eagles, graded MS, are the bullion-strike coins graded for their mint-state quality. Between both finishes and both grading services, our selection runs deep, from current-year releases to key dates going back decades.

Why Buy Certified Silver Eagles From Hero Bullion

Selection is our edge. We hold one of the deepest certified Silver Eagle inventories in the market, spanning NGC and PCGS, proof and uncirculated, common dates and sought-after key dates, in grades up to a perfect 70. Whether you are completing a date set, hunting a specific grade and label, or buying your first slab, the coin you are looking for is far more likely to be here. Every order ships fully insured, backed by the Hero Bullion name.

Certified Silver Eagle FAQ

What does it mean for a Silver Eagle to be certified?

It means the coin was authenticated and graded by a professional service, NGC or PCGS, and sealed in a tamper-evident holder that displays its grade. You get an independent guarantee of both authenticity and condition.

What is the difference between NGC and PCGS?

Both are leading third-party grading services trusted across the hobby, and both grade to a consistent standard and encapsulate coins in secure holders. The main difference is the brand and the holder style. We carry both so you can choose.

What does MS70 or PF70 mean?

Coins are graded on a 70-point scale. MS70 is a perfect uncirculated coin and PF70 is a perfect proof, both flawless under magnification. A 69 is near-perfect, with only minor imperfections.

Are certified Silver Eagles a good investment?

Certified coins carry a premium above the coin’s silver value for their guaranteed grade, condition rarity, and collectibility. They are an excellent choice for collectors and condition-focused buyers, but if your goal is simply owning silver at the lowest cost, a bullion BU Eagle is more efficient.

What are First Day of Issue, Early Releases, and First Strike labels?

These labels indicate a coin was submitted for grading in the earliest window after its release. Collectors often value them, and they can add to a coin’s premium.

Explore the rest of the series in our American Silver Eagles collection, or compare with Uncirculated (BU) and Proof Silver Eagles. Browse the certified selection above and add a graded Eagle to your collection.