2022 American Silver Eagle NGC MS69 First Release

Why purchase this NGC certified Mint State 69 First Releases 2022 American Silver Eagle?

This 2022 Silver Eagle is part of the second year of issue for the Type 2 design in the series. Changes from the Type 1 version, which was transitioned away from in mid-2021, include a new security feature and Adolph Weinman's artist mark on the obverse. The biggest change, though, is that a new "Eagle Landing" reverse design by Emily Damstra replaced the original "Heraldic Eagle" reverse design of John Mercanti.

• This coin is $1 legal tender in the United States.
• This Silver Eagle was struck on a 1 oz planchet of .999 fine silver.
• The Silver Eagle series dates back to 1986.
• The Silver Eagle is one of the most popular bullion series in the world.
• The coin is backed by the U.S. government for weight and purity.
• This Type 2 version has an interrupted gap reeded edge, a security feature added in 2021.
• Adolph Weinman's artist mark is on the obverse.
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Mint State 69.
• NGC certified this coin First Releases.

Powerful Eagle Landing Design by Emily Damstra

Obverse: Adolph Weinman's Walking Liberty design, which originally appeared on the half dollar, serves as the obverse design. Liberty carries laurel and oak branches in the early morning sun. Obverse inscriptions include her name, "LIBERTY," the date, "2022," and the national motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST." Adolph Weinman was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States. He played a central role in the overhaul of American coins in the early 20th century.

Reverse: Emily Damstra's reverse design was engraved by Michael Gaudioso. It features an eagle spreading its wings as it prepares to land with an oak branch in tow. The motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is inside the rim inscriptions, which read, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DOLLAR," and "1 OZ. FINE SILVER." Emily Damstra earned an M.F.A. from the University of Michigan. She has been a major contributor to the US Mint since 2017.

Nearly Perfect MS69 FR

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) awarded this piece the company's second highest grade, Mint State 69. That means that the coin appears flawless to the unaided eye. NGC also certified this piece First Releases because it was submitted for grading no more than 30 days after its initial release from the mint.

Add this NGC graded 2022 Silver American Eagle to your collection today.