The American Silver Eagle is unquestionably the world’s most popular silver coin by volume of sales. In recent years, the American Silver Eagle has hit historic highs of 47 million coins sold in just one year (2015). The official silver bullion coin of the United States, on the Silver Eagle you’ll find Lady Liberty and the American bald eagle. Right now, 2018 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
- Includes a 24-karat gold gilded layer on reverse!
- Limited availability of gilded coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Obverse includes Lady Liberty as created by Adolph A. Weinman.
- Reverse features the heraldic eagle of the United States designed by John Mercanti.
With your purchase of a 2018 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coin through this JM Bullion listing, you receive a stunning coin with BU condition that has a beautiful gilded finish. The addition of a 24-karat gold layer creates stunning visual contrast on silver bullion coins, but does not add to the metallic value of the coins as the layer of 24-karat gold applied to the obverse is minuscule in nature.
On the obverse of these 2018 1 oz American Silver Eagle Gilded Coins is the image of Walking Liberty. As you gaze at Liberty, you’ll note that her figure, the sun at her feet on the horizon, and the ground upon which she walks has the gilded layer of 24-karat gold applied to help the design stand out.
Walking Liberty has featured on the obverse of the American Silver Eagle coin since 1986 when it debuted from the United States Mint. Adolph A. Weinman is one of America’s most accomplished coin designers, creating Walking Liberty for the nation’s 50-cent piece in 1916 as well as the famed Mercury Dime (Winged Liberty) created in the same year for the 10-cent coin.
The reverse of the American Silver Eagle Coin features the oldest coin design on an American-issued coin. The heraldic eagle first appeared on coins from the original Philadelphia Mint in 1794, the first commissioned coins from the young United States Mint and its federal government. In this modern depiction, US Mint Engraver (later Chief Engraver) John Mercanti developed the American bald eagle image as it sits behind the national shield. 13 stars over its head represent the original colonies, while it also clutches the traditional arrows of war and olive branch of peace.
If you have any questions about these silver coins for sale, please contact JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available to you at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.