Coming to Life — 2025 5oz Type 2 Silver Eagle (Beyond Relief™) MS70 “Antiqued”

Struck in a massive five troy ounces of .999 fine silver, the 2025 “Coming to Life” Silver Eagle is not just a coin—it’s a miniature sculpture. It debuts the new Beyond Relief™ process, a cutting-edge collaborative minting technique that pushes sculpture off the surface so dramatically that elements appear to “emerge” from the field. The result is a piece that looks and feels three-dimensional in the hand, transforming classic American coinage into gallery-grade art.

Anchoring the design are two of the most celebrated motifs in modern numismatics. The obverse reprises Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty—the flowing flag, the laurel and oak, the rising sun—a motif widely regarded as one of the greatest coin designs ever struck in the United States. On the reverse, the Type 2 “landing eagle” by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Emily Damstra completes the pairing, depicting a bald eagle descending with outstretched wings and branch in talons—a dynamic redesign introduced in 2021.

Each coin is certified PERFECT MS70 Antiqued by NGC and presented with our CSN Exclusive Premier Select Series label, individually numbered #1–#2025. The “Antiqued” surface accentuates every ridge and feather of the ultra-high relief, adding a museum-quality patina while preserving Mint State detail; NGC recognizes Antiqued as a finish designation that can be paired with MS grades.

Struck as $1 legal tender of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation, this issue belongs to a growing, respected category of sovereign tribal coinage that carries official denomination and status within the Nation. Collectors will recognize the series’ presence across major dealers and in third-party–graded populations, reflecting robust market acceptance.

From its monumental weight and tactile dimension to the perfect grade and exclusive labeling, the 2025 5oz Silver Eagle “Coming to Life” stands out as a showpiece—equal parts historic homage and high-tech artistry.

FAQ

What is “Beyond Relief™,” and how is it different from “high relief”?
Traditional high relief raises design elements higher than normal strikes; Beyond Relief™ goes further with a proprietary workflow that creates the look of sculpture emerging from the coin—visibly projecting off the surface for dramatic depth and shadow. It’s a newer technique highlighted in recent industry announcements and demonstrations from the minting partners behind this piece. 

What does Type 2 Silver Eagle mean?
“Type 2” refers to the 2021 redesign of the American Silver Eagle reverse. The new reverse by Emily Damstra shows a bald eagle landing on a branch; it replaced the original (Type 1) heraldic eagle used from 1986–2020.

Who designed the obverse, and why is it important?
The obverse is Adolph A. Weinman’s beloved Walking Liberty (1916), long praised by art historians as one of America’s finest coin designs. It has been reused on Silver Eagles since 1986 and remains a collector favorite.

What does NGC MS70 “Antiqued” mean?

• MS70 is the top Mint State grade on the 70-point Sheldon scale—no post-production imperfections at 5× magnification. 

• Antiqued is a recognized surface designation used by NGC for coins intentionally finished to show an even, elegant patina that emphasizes detail; it can be paired with MS or PF grades. 

Is this coin legal tender?
Yes. It carries a $1 face value as legal tender of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation, a sovereign tribal nation. 

Does “legal tender” status affect the silver value?
Legal tender establishes sovereignty and denomination; the coin’s market value is driven primarily by its silver content (5 oz), technology/relief, mintage/availability, and perfect MS70 certification, not the $1 face value. (General numismatic market practice

How large/thick is a 5oz coin like this?
Dimensions vary by mint and relief. Ultra-high/Beyond Relief pieces can be thicker to accommodate height. While exact measurements are not standardized across all 5oz issues, they are notably larger and heavier than 1oz bullion; expect substantial presence in-hand. (Specification philosophy inferred from high-relief/Beyond Relief coverage.)

Why pair an antiqued finish with Beyond Relief™?
Antiquing settles into the deepest crests and undercuts, boosting contrast so the 3-D forms “pop” even more under normal room lighting—ideal for highly sculptural coins.

Is this the same as a U.S. Mint American Silver Eagle?
This piece uses the celebrated Silver Eagle designs (Weinman obverse, Damstra Type 2 reverse) and is sovereign tribal legal tender of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation—not a U.S. Mint issue with United States legal tender. The artistry and themes are authentically American, but the issuing authority differs.

What makes this edition collectible?

• Cutting-edge Beyond Relief™ sculpture

• Perfect NGC MS70 with Antiqued designation

• Exclusive Premier Select Series label, individually numbered #1–#2025

• Hefty 5 oz of .999 silver and sovereign tribal legal tender status
  Together these create scarcity, strong visual appeal, and third-party-verified quality.