Why add this Brilliant Uncirculated 2020 American Silver Eagle coin to your collection of precious metals?The American Silver Eagle was introduced by the U.S. Mint in 1986. The series features the revival of the personification of Liberty created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916. Representing the 35th year of release of the popular series, this 2020 American Silver Eagle bullion coin is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver. Now sold out at the United States Mint! Breathtaking Patriotic ImageryWeinman's Lady Liberty appears on the obverse striding toward a rising sun draped in the American flag, while carrying a bouquet of long oak and laurel branches. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "2020" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." The reverse, designed by John Mercanti, illustrates a heraldic eagle behind a shield grasping an olive branch and arrows; a magnificently detailed homage to the Great Seal of the United States. Inscribed "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," "ONE DOLLAR" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Beautiful GEM Brilliant Uncirculated Silver CoinThis spectacular 2020 1 oz. American Silver Eagle is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition. The ungraded bullion coin features a full, gorgeous luster as expected on an uncirculated coin, with the strike quality, nearly perfect surfaces and exceptional degree of design detail traditionally seen on a coin earning a grade of 65 or better on the Sheldon Scale. Make this stunning Brilliant Uncirculated 2020 release the next addition to your growing collection of American Silver Eagle coins! Purchase yours from MCM today!Did You Know...
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This 2020 1 oz American Silver Eagle $1 Coin GEM BU is proudly minted by the U.S. Mint. The United States Mint was founded in 1792 and manufactures circulating, collectible, and bullion coinage.
Year of Issue: | 2020 |
Mint: | U.S. Mint |
Grading Service: | Uncertified |
Grade: | GEM BU |
Finish: | Mint State |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 0.999 |
Display Weight: | 1 oz |
Weight in Grams: | 31.1035 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 1 oz |
Diameter: | 40.6 mm |
Country: | United States |
Legal Tender: | United States |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 1 |
Obverse Design: | Walking Liberty |
Reverse Design: | Heraldic eagle with shield and thirteen five-pointed stars |
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