1988 $1 1-oz American Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Mercanti Flag Signature Label

$1,839.81

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Description

The American Silver Eagle is considered one of the most popular coins worldwide. The creation of these iconic 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver coins was authorized through the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, and production began in 1986. Known to many as the official bullion coin of the United States, a redesign was introduced by the U.S. Mint in 2021. The original obverse design, based on Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 “Walking Liberty” half dollar, has been updated with the help of modern technology. Now a closer reflection of Weinman’s original design, the obverse includes the addition of the traditional artist’s mark on the coin itself. As with the obverse, the reverse of the Silver Eagle also received an update in design. Before the summer of 2021, the design was that of the heraldic eagle of the United States, which was created by the former Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, John Mercanti. This design features an American bald eagle behind a heraldic shield with arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The new reverse design, also known as “Eagle Landing,” shows an eagle approaching a landing, carrying an oak branch to add to a nest. One of the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program designers, Emily Damstra, created this new reverse design.

Coin Features:

    • 1 Troy oz .999 Silver
    • Shipped in protective packaging

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Additional information

Brand/Mint

United States Mint

Certification

NGC

Circulated uncirculated

Uncirculated

COA

No

Coin

American Eagle

Composition

Silver

Country of Manufacture

United States

Denomination

$1

Diameter

40.6 mm

Edge Design

Reeded

Face Value

$1

Fineness

0.999

Grade

MS70

Graded

Yes

Issuing Country

United States

Metal

Silver

Metal Content

1 oz

Metal Percentage

99.9

Metal Purity

0.999

Metal Type

Silver

Obverse Designer

Adolph A. Weinman

Precious metal content per u

1 oz

Precious Metal Form

Coin

Reverse Designer

John Mercanti

Shape

Circle

Strike Type

Business

Thickness

2.98 mm

Total precious metal content

1 oz

Year

1988

Brand

NGC