Why add this perfectly graded 1 oz. Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Dollar to your collection?The Perth Mint honors Australia's largest bird of prey with this coin series introduced in 2014, dedicated to the Wedge-Tailed Eagle. The reverse image of this fourth release of the series was designed by John Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, and creator of the familiar American Silver Eagle reverse. This 40.6mm diameter 2017-P Wedge-Tailed Eagle coin is perfectly struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver to a beautiful Mint State finish. Gorgeous design detailsA beautifully detailed Wedge-Tailed Eagle balanced on a tree branch is featured on the reverse. Inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE," "2017 1 OZ .999 SILVER," and the Mint mark "P" surround the image. The profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II adorns the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, inscribed "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and "1 DOLLAR." Flawless Mint State 70 with First Day of Issue label signed by John MercantiProfessional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this 2017-P Australia Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1 oz. Silver Dollar a flawless Mint State 70. The perfectly struck coin was submitted for grading within the first day of its release, and is encapsulated in a PCGS holder accompanied by a highly collectible First Day of Issue Label signed by the coin's reverse designer, John Mercanti. This beautiful 1 oz. Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2017 will be a treasured addition to your collection! Purchase the perfectly struck, First Day of Issue labeled coin from MCM today. |
This 2017-P Australia 1 oz Silver Wedge-Tailed Eagle $1 Coin PCGS MS70 FDI (Mercanti Signed Label) is proudly minted by the Perth Mint. The Perth Mint was established in 1899. Today it produces popular series, including the Kookaburra, Koala, and Kangaroo series.
Year of Issue: | 2017 |
Mint: | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark: | P |
Grading Service: | PCGS |
Grade: | MS70 |
Release Type: | First Day of Issue |
Finish: | Mint State |
Label/Signature: | Mercanti Signed Label |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 0.999 |
Display Weight: | 1 oz |
Weight in Grams: | 31.1032 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 1 oz |
Diameter: | 40.6 mm |
Country: | Australia |
Legal Tender: | Australia |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 1 |
The Perth Mint’s landmark Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle series boasts the first ever collaboration between a former United States Mint Chief Engraver and a foreign mint. The series features one of Australia's most iconic birds of prey, the Wedge Tailed Eagle. Learn more about the series, its history, and the Australian Eagle it celebrates.
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