American Silver Eagles

The 2002 Silver Eagle

The Mint struck 10,539,026 bullion Silver Eagles dated 2002. Bullion Silver Eagles carry no mint mark. The program was authorized by the Liberty Coin Act, signed by President Reagan on July 9, 1985, and the first Silver Eagle was struck in San Francisco on October 29, 1986.

The Design

The obverse is Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, first used on the half dollar of 1916–1947. Weinman was born in Durmersheim, near Karlsruhe, Germany, came to America at 14, and studied under Dublin-born sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. When Walking Liberty first appeared in 1916, English-born George T. Morgan, designer of the Morgan dollar, was the Mint's assistant engraver; he became Chief Engraver the next year.

The reverse heraldic eagle is by John Mercanti, used from 1986 to 2021.

Grade And Authenticity

MS (Mint State) 69 means no wear, one point below the top of the 1–70 scale. NGC, founded in 1987, has been the American Numismatic Association's official grading service since 1995. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with silver), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the NGC website.

Also In Our Store

• A Walking Liberty coin cutout cuff bracelet, featuring Weinman's design.
• Morgan dollars by English-born George T. Morgan, and Peace dollars by Sicilian-born Anthony de Francisci, who studied under Weinman.
• More US and world coins and banknotes.

Disclaimer

Specifications and detailed item descriptions are provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be one hundred percent accurate. Please do your own research. There are generally no receipts available for any items from original purchases. Any dimensions and/or weights are approximate. The absence of a more detailed condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the item(s). Please inspect images carefully as they are part of the official item description and best representation of the actual condition. Additional images may be available upon request depending on time and availability. Not responsible for internet mis-translations or mis-identification of maker's marks if found or assumptions of makers or materials — item descriptions will indicate if it is assumed. If you see a problem, please message us immediately and we will do our best to sort out a solution and confirm the information. With the exception of eBay rules, no returns are accepted.

The 2023-W Proof

The Mint struck 560,403 proof Silver Eagles dated 2023. The "W" mint mark means West Point, New York: built in 1937 as "the Fort Knox of Silver," it became an official US Mint on March 31, 1988.

The Design

The obverse is Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, first used on the half dollar of 1916–1947. Weinman was born in Durmersheim, near Karlsruhe, Germany, came to America at 14, and studied under Dublin-born sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. When Walking Liberty first appeared in 1916, English-born George T. Morgan, designer of the Morgan dollar, was the Mint's assistant engraver; he became Chief Engraver the next year.

The reverse, an eagle landing on a branch, is by Emily Damstra. It was introduced in 2021 for the program's 35th anniversary.

Grade And Authenticity

PF (Proof) 70 is the top of the 1–70 scale. NGC's Ultra Cameo designation marks a pronounced contrast between the frosted design and the mirrored fields. NGC, founded in 1987, has been the American Numismatic Association's official grading service since 1995. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with silver), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the NGC website.

Also In Our Store

• A Walking Liberty coin cutout cuff bracelet, featuring Weinman's design.
• Morgan dollars by English-born George T. Morgan, and Peace dollars by Sicilian-born Anthony de Francisci, who studied under Weinman.
• More US and world coins and banknotes.

Disclaimer

Specifications and detailed item descriptions are provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be one hundred percent accurate. Please do your own research. There are generally no receipts available for any items from original purchases. Any dimensions and/or weights are approximate. The absence of a more detailed condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the item(s). Please inspect images carefully as they are part of the official item description and best representation of the actual condition. Additional images may be available upon request depending on time and availability. Not responsible for internet mis-translations or mis-identification of maker's marks if found or assumptions of makers or materials — item descriptions will indicate if it is assumed. If you see a problem, please message us immediately and we will do our best to sort out a solution and confirm the information. With the exception of eBay rules, no returns are accepted.

The 2026-W

The "W" mint mark means West Point, New York: built in 1937 as "the Fort Knox of Silver," it became an official US Mint on March 31, 1988. NGC gives the Early Releases designation to coins it or an NGC-approved depository received within their first 30 days of issue.

The Year 2026

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence; the Mint's Semiquincentennial coins carry the dates "1776 ~ 2026." It is also the 100th anniversary of Route 66, whose number was won by Tulsa's Cyrus Avery, the "Father of Route 66"; our store is based in Tulsa.

The Design

The obverse is Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, first used on the half dollar of 1916–1947. Weinman was born in Durmersheim, near Karlsruhe, Germany, came to America at 14, and studied under Dublin-born sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. When Walking Liberty first appeared in 1916, English-born George T. Morgan, designer of the Morgan dollar, was the Mint's assistant engraver; he became Chief Engraver the next year. The reverse, an eagle landing on a branch, is by Emily Damstra, introduced in 2021.

Grade And Authenticity

MS (Mint State) 70 is the top of the 1–70 scale. NGC, founded in 1987, has been the American Numismatic Association's official grading service since 1995. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with silver), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the NGC website.

Also In Our Store

• 1776–2026 Semiquincentennial "Enduring Liberty" half dollars.
• Morgan dollars by English-born George T. Morgan, and Peace dollars by Sicilian-born Anthony de Francisci, who studied under Weinman.
• A Walking Liberty coin cutout cuff bracelet, featuring Weinman's design.

Disclaimer

Specifications and detailed item descriptions are provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be one hundred percent accurate. Please do your own research. There are generally no receipts available for any items from original purchases. Any dimensions and/or weights are approximate. The absence of a more detailed condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the item(s). Please inspect images carefully as they are part of the official item description and best representation of the actual condition. Additional images may be available upon request depending on time and availability. Not responsible for internet mis-translations or mis-identification of maker's marks if found or assumptions of makers or materials — item descriptions will indicate if it is assumed. If you see a problem, please message us immediately and we will do our best to sort out a solution and confirm the information. With the exception of eBay rules, no returns are accepted.

Historical Context

The Liberty Coin Act of 1985 created the American Silver Eagle, and the first were struck in 1986, so 2026 is the program's 40th year. It is also America's 250th year. Weinman, born in Germany, came to America as a boy and became one of its leading sculptors; his Walking Liberty has been on the Silver Eagle since the start.

Condition

[Est. BU] Uncirculated with a matte, satin-like finish, ungraded. A small pale bluish spot in the reverse field left of the eagle's leg, and faint bluish specks and a few fine lines in the obverse field to the right of Liberty, as seen in the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. US legal tender with a $1 face value, worth far more for its silver. Ships in an airtight capsule inside a dark blue velvet presentation box with an eagle emblem on the lid and UNITED STATES MINT inside the lid. The box did not come with this coin (bullion Silver Eagles are not sold in boxes), and no certificate is included.

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Morgan and Peace silver dollars and more silver: https://www.ebay.com/str/tfauctionsintl?_nkw=silver

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.