The Rise of the American Silver Eagle When the American Silver Eagle Proof coin was first introduced, it faced stiff competition from other commemorative programs such as the Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Coin Program. However, over time, the collector enthusiasm for the Silver Eagle has far surpassed that of other coins, establishing a strong […]
Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Finding a treasure hidden in an old dresser drawer or the attic is the stuff of dreams. So is rooting through your jars of coins and coming up with a rare […]
Adolph A. Weinman: Artist Behind the American Silver Eagle The artist behind the half-dollar design which is now shared on the American Silver Eagle was Adolph A. Weinman. He originally created the design in 1916, which was later used on the silver Walking Liberty half-dollar from 1916 to 1947. American Silver Eagle: A Classic Investment […]
Besides the regular silver coins that many people buy and save, there are also special versions made specifically for collectors. These special versions, such as proof coins and uncirculated coins, add an extra layer of appeal and value to the American Silver Eagle coins. American Silver Eagle Market When discussing the value of […]
2000-P American Silver Eagle Proof. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. When the American Silver Eagle program began in 1986, all of the Proof coins were minted at the San Francisco facility. However, in 1993, the Mint moved its Proof operations to the Philadelphia Mint, where Proof issues struck from 1993 to 2000 bear the P […]