The American Silver Eagle features one of the most iconic designs in U.S. coinage. The obverse displays Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty, showing Lady Liberty striding toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying branches symbolizing peace and strength. The inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of issue.The reverse design varies by year. Coins minted from 1986–2021 (Type 1) feature John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle with a shield, olive branch, arrows, and 13 stars representing the original colonies. Coins minted mid-2021 to present (Type 2) showcase Emily Damstra’s modern bald eagle in flight, carrying an oak branch, along with enhanced security features designed to deter counterfeiting.

The 1 oz American Silver Eagle is more than just a coin it is a global standard in silver investing and a foundational piece in both private and institutional portfolios. Backed by the U.S. government for weight, content, and purity, it offers investors a highly liquid, trustworthy means of acquiring physical silver.