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. In 2021, a redesign was introduced by the U.S. Mint. 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 his traditional artists’ 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. This new reverse design was created by one of the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program designers, Emily Damstra.
Coin Features:
- 1 Troy oz .999 Silver
- Proof Coin minted at the West Point Mint bears the “W” mint mark
- Shipped in protective packaging
Shop confidently, knowing that when you make a purchase, you are buying the best. Each coin has been carefully assessed by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and is certified to be in near-perfect condition. To protect their condition, these items are shipped in their original PCGS certification slabs.
- Coins arrive in protective slabs courtesy of the PCGS.
- The coin pictured is only a representation of the coin you will receive, not the exact coin (serial numbers will vary).
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