Why purchase this Emergency Production 2020-(P) American Silver Eagle bullion coin?Introduced by the U.S. Mint in 1986, the American Silver Eagle series is a worldwide collector's favorite. To keep up with heightened demand for the bullion coin during the spring 2020 coronavirus crisis, the Mint modified its production schedule for the series, authorizing Emergency Production at the Philadelphia Mint. This 2020 dated example is authenticated on its certification label only as one of those specially minted coins. Mintage is only 240,000. Classic Walking Liberty Design by Adolph A. WeinmanThe 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar design is re-imagined on the obverse, depicting the beauty and grace of Liberty enveloped in the flag of the United States, as she walks towards the rising sun carrying a cluster of oak and laurel branches. Inscribed "LIBERTY," "2020" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." The reverse design features a heraldic eagle with a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its grip, with thirteen stars above. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," "ONE DOLLAR" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." This recognizable design was created by American sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti. Not only is Mercanti recognized for his art work, but also for formerly taking on the position as the 12th U.S. Mint Chief Engraver. Impeccable Mint State 70 with Designer Signed First Releases LabelThis 2020-(P) American Silver Eagle bullion coin received the perfect grade of Mint State 70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). NGC received the coin for grading within the first thirty days of release, as indicated by the designation First Releases. The silver dollar is presented in a NGC protective holder with a certification label signed by the Silver Eagle reverse designer John Mercanti. Purchase this exciting, Philadelphia minted 2020-(P) American Silver Eagle bullion coin today, call ModernCoinMart's Scarce and Unique Coin Division today! |
This 2020-(P) 1 oz Silver American Eagle Struck at Philadelphia $1 Coin Scarce and Unique Coin Division NGC MS70 FR Mercanti Signed Label 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 |
Mint Mark: | (P) |
Branch: | Philadelphia |
Grading Service: | NGC |
Grade: | MS70 |
Release Type: | First Releases |
Variety: | Scarce and Unique Coin Division |
Finish: | Mint State |
Label/Signature: | Mercanti Signed Label |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 0.9993 |
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 |
Mintage: | 240,000 |
Obverse Design: | Walking Liberty |
Reverse Design: | Heraldic eagle with shield and thirteen five-pointed stars |