Description
Why purchase this impeccably graded First Day of Issue 2022 American Silver Eagle bullion coin?
A momentous change was made to the U.S. Mint’s American Silver Eagle series in 2021. In celebration of the series’ 35th anniversary, the reverse design was altered for the first time ever, resulting the replacement of the classic heraldic eagle (Type-1) with a realistic rendition of an eagle landing (Type-2).
- 2022 is notably the second year of issue of the Type-2 reverse design.
- The 40.60 mm diameter coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The coin’s design includes a reeded edge variation as an anti-counterfeit measure.
- The silver dollar is an authenticated First Day of Issue release.
- The coin includes a patriotic eagle style certification label designed exclusively for ModernCoinMart.
Powerful Symbolic Imagery
Obverse: Lady Liberty is depicted on the obverse with an American flag draped around her walking form, while carrying branches of oak and laurel, which symbolize strength, honor and victory. Inscribed “LIBERTY,” “2022,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the artist’s initials “AW.” This image is a revival of the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar obverse design by acclaimed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman.
Reverse: The reverse is adorned with an eagle grasping an oak branch, as it prepares to land with its wings raised. Inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER” and “ONE DOLLAR.” The design is credited to U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Emily Damstra, who also created the imagery for the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program.
Mint State 70 Excellence
This 2022 American Silver Eagle coin is judged to be in flawless Mint State 70 condition by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin also received the coveted First Day of Issue attribution. The silver dollar is attractively presented in a sonically sealed black core style NGC protective holder, with a certification label featuring ModernCoinMart’s exclusive eagle graphic.