Why order this 2020-(P) $1 American 1 oz Silver Eagle Struck at Philadelphia?
In 2020, COVID-19 upended the world. Across countries and continents, people lost their businesses, their jobs, and their lives. Almost every person on the planet was impacted in one way or another. Now, collectors have the chance to own a unique piece to connect with the time period. Among the institutions impacted was the United States Mint, which has to shut down its West Point Mint briefly in April. Production of Silver Eagles, which are typically produced at West Point, moved to Philadelphia from April 8-20. 240,000 pieces were struck at this time, identified as from Philadelphia based on handwritten marks and labeling on their monster boxes. Struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver, this coin is part of that unique experience.
Featuring Adolph Weinman's Patriotic Walking Liberty Design
Adolph Weinman's Walking Liberty design, which originally became famous by its presence on the half dollar from 1916-1947, features on the obverse. Striding confidently to the left side of this face, Liberty is draped in an American flag and wears a Phrygian cap, which identifies her as a freed slave, on her head. She carries with her laurel branches, symbols of civilian honors, and oak branches, symbols of military honors, and extends her right hand in front of her. Below her hand, the morning sun rises. Her name, "LIBERTY," is inscribed along the rim. It is joined on the obverse by the national motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date, "2020."
John Mercanti designed an adaptation of the Great Seal of the United States for the reverse. An eagle spreads its wings to its side while holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The arrows represent America's readiness to defend her values, while the olive branch expresses a desire for peace. It also holds a ribbon that bears the phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak. At the top of the design are thirteen stars, which represent the original states. Inscribed along the rim are the name of the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the weight of the coin, "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and its face value, "ONE DOLLAR."
Nearly Perfect MS69 FR with Black Core Holder and Exclusive Heraldic Eagle Label
The experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) certified that this coin is in Mint State 69 condition, which means that it appears flawless to the naked eye. They also certified the piece First Releases, thus indicating that it was submitted for grading no more than 30 days after its initial release from the mint. This information comes on a label that bears an image of an eagle, and the coin comes set in a sleek black core.
Don't miss your chance to own this $1 American 2020-(P) 1 oz Silver Eagle Struck at Philadelphia.
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