2026 American Silver Eagle NGCX MS10 Early Releases

40th anniversary & “DON’T TREAD ON ME” (Gadsden) Label

This 2026 American Silver Eagle struck at West Point, certified in the sleek NGCX holder, carrying the bold “DON’T TREAD ON ME” label and graded the absolute top of the NGCX scale: Mint State 10.

If you like coins that check every box (iconic design, milestone date, elite grade, and a label collectors chase), this one is built for you.

Why NGCX MS10 is a big deal

NGCX uses a 10-point grading scale designed to be intuitive for newer collectors while still tracking closely with the classic 70-point system used for decades.

How it compares to the classic scale (quick guide):

• NGCX MS 10 ≈ MS 70 (the top of the top, perfect for the grade)

• NGCX MS 9.9 ≈ MS 69

• NGCX MS 9.8 ≈ MS 68

So when you see MS10 in an NGCX holder, you’re looking at the pinnacle equivalent of what “perfect” means in modern certified coins, exactly the kind of grade collectors target for registry-style sets and top-tier type examples.

The “DON’T TREAD ON ME” label

The Gadsden Flag (“DON’T TREAD ON ME”) is one of the most recognized symbols of early American identity: bold, historical, and instantly visual. As a collectible label theme, it hits multiple markets at once:

• Patriotic Americana & Revolutionary-era symbolism

• Collectors who build “flag,” “freedom,” and “founding” themed sets

• Label/holder specialists who chase standout designs beyond the coin itself

2026 - A New Key Date Milestone (40th anniversary year)

The American Silver Eagle series debuted in 1986, making 2026 the 40th anniversary of the program. Anniversary years are magnets for collectors because they become “must-own” dates for long-term sets.

Even before the dust settles on mintages and market behavior, milestone dates like this are widely treated as natural key-date targets, especially when paired with:

• Early Releases designation

• A top-tier grade

• A premium themed label