Silver Eagle Proof (1986-Now)
Silver Eagle Proof coins dated 1986 through 2008 were distributed straight to the general public by the Us Mint at a predetermined selling price. The silver coins were originally packed in a safety plastic container placed in a satin lined, velvet covered display case and complemented with a certification of genuineness. Proof Silver Eagle coins initially were obtainable via the American Mint's membership program in October two thousand and two.
Uncirculated silver coins dated 2006 through 2008 ended up being supplied directly to the general public by the United states of america Mint in a presentation much like those of the proof silver coins, even so the 2006 coin's container appeared to be stored inside a velvet handbag. Exclusive editions and also special collections are offered straight to the general public by the National Mint.
Design of the Silver Eagle Coins
The style and design in the coin's obverse has been obtained from the "Walking Liberty" pattern created by Adolph A. Weinman that originally has been officially used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar between 1916 and 1947.
Since this famous style and design was a public favorite (and certainly the most preferred artwork of any U . S . coins of contemporary days, silver or in any other case), it ended up being revived for the Silver Eagle many years later. The obverse is marked with the year of minting, the term LIBERTY, and also the expression IN GOD WE TRUST.
The reverse was created by John Mercanti and shows a heraldic bald eagle right behind a shield; the eagle grasps an olive branch in the right talon as well as arrows in the left talon, echoing the Great Seal of the United States Of America; on top of the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars symbolizing the 13 Colonies.
The reverse was created by John Mercanti and shows a heraldic bald eagle right behind a shield; the eagle grasps an olive branch in the right talon as well as arrows in the left talon, echoing the Great Seal of the United States Of America; on top of the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars symbolizing the 13 Colonies.
The reverse is written using the terms UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER~ONE DOLLAR, and also E PLURIBUS UNUM (on the banner that the eagle secures in its beak), along with the mintmark when available.
Proof, uncirculated, and exclusive items
Proof American Silver Eagle coins built from 1986 until 2008 were being distributed straight to the general public by the National Mint using a predetermined value.
All the silver coins were being grouped together inside a protecting plastic material container installed in a satin-lined, velvet-covered display casing and also with an official document of genuineness. Silver Eagle Proof coins initially have become offered via the U . S . Mint's membership program in October two thousand and two.
Uncirculated silver coins dated 2006, 2007 and 2008 have been distributed straight to the general public by the National Mint in product packaging very much like that of the proof silver coins, even so the 2006 coin's container was encased in a velvet drawstring handbag. Exclusive items and collections are offered straight to the general public by the U . S . Mint.
