{"product_id":"the-big-ike-bicentennial-brown-edition","title":"The \"Big Ike\" Bicentennial - Brown Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis coin began its journey as a prestigious \"Brown Box\" Eisenhower Silver Proof. While billions of Bicentennial dollars were struck in base metal for common change, a select few were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 40% fine silver specifically for collectors and patriots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFeaturing the dual-date 1776–1976 and the iconic Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon, this ring is a monumental piece of American history. Its massive diameter provides a heavy, commanding profile that honors the legacy of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the 200th anniversary of American Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan Forged • 40% Fine Silver • San Francisco Mint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe price of a Sovereign Mint original reflects a labor-intensive, multi-stage transformation that turns a flat coin into a precision-engineered piece of fine jewelry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Center Punch \u0026amp; Folding:\u003c\/b\u003e The process begins with a dead-center punch to ensure perfect symmetry. The coin is then meticulously folded using specialized reduction dies to begin its transformation without distorting the outer rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThermal Management (Annealing \u0026amp; Quenching):\u003c\/b\u003e To prevent the silver from becoming brittle, the metal is repeatedly \"annealed\" (heated to a cherry-red glow) and \"quenched\" in a solution. This softens the molecular structure, allowing the metal to flow into its new shape without cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Pressure Forging:\u003c\/b\u003e Utilizing S7 tool steel dies and tons of hydraulic pressure, the coin is forged into a band. This process \"upsets\" the detail, driving it deeper into the metal to ensure the imagery lasts a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Shaping:\u003c\/b\u003e The ring is expertly engineered to be sized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eup to a Size 14\u003c\/b\u003e while maintaining the structural integrity and beautiful imagery of the original strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sovereign Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Each ring undergoes a rigorous finishing sequence—sanded through graduating grits, buffed on a high-speed jeweler's lathe, and hand-polished with 80,000-grit diamond paste for a liquid-mirror luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltrasonic Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Finally, the ring is deep-cleaned in an ultrasonic bath to remove all traces of industrial compounds, leaving only pure, radiant silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Las Vegas, NV | The Sovereign Mint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sovereign Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48960042991868,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9900\/9020\/files\/FA807F9B-3E53-43C2-81C7-10725E550210_4b83f0fe-c849-4dd1-acc8-a6b700c55c8a.jpg?v=1776007272","url":"https:\/\/the-sovereign-mint.myshopify.com\/products\/the-big-ike-bicentennial-brown-edition","provider":"The Sovereign Mint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}