Description
Why purchase this Burnished 2022-W American Silver Eagle?
Fans of the American Silver Eagle are sure to love this burnished version from 2022. 2022 is the second year of issue of the Type 2 Burnished Silver Eagle and includes all of the changes that were introduced in mid-2021 when the Type-2 design replaced the Type-1. Those changes include a new security feature – an interrupted reeded edge, the addition of Adolph Weinman’s artist mark on the obverse, and a new reverse design.
- This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- This issue bears the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint.
- This piece is $1 legal tender in the United States.
- This coin was struck on a burnished blank.
- Adolph Weinman’s artist mark, “AW,” appears on the obverse.
- Burnished Silver Eagles were first issued in 2006, the 20th anniversary of the bullion version of the coin.
- This is a corollary to one of the world’s most popular bullion coins.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin Mint State 70.
- NGC certified this piece First Releases (FR).
Featuring the Breathtaking Landing Eagle Design of Emily Damstra
Obverse: The coin takes its obverse design from Adolph Weinman’s famous Walking Liberty Half Dollar. An American flag draped Liberty carries laurel and oak branches against a backdrop of the rising sun. Her name, “LIBERTY,” is inscribed on this face, as are the national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date, “2022.” Adolph Weinman was a prolific sculptor whose work remains on display in numerous American cities. He is best known for designing the Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar.
Reverse: Gracing the reverse is a Landing Eagle design by Emily Damstra. The national bird clutches an oak branch in its talons as it prepares to land. The statutory motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is inscribed within the rim inscriptions, which read, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “1 OZ. FINE SILVER.” Emily Damstra has an MFA from the University of Michigan. Many of her designs have appeared on American coinage, starting with the 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin.
Flawless MS70 FR
The experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) indicated that this piece appears perfect as seen under 5x magnification by grading it Mint State 70. They further indicated that the coin was submitted for grading within 30 days of its initial release from the mint by certifying it First Releases.
