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U.S. 1994 Silver Eagle Proof |
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Introduced in 1986, the silver eagle is the largest U.S. silver dollar in our history. No previous U.S. Mint coin had contained so much silver, even the hefty U.S. Trade Dollar used overseas in the 19th century.
The 1-oz. silver eagle revived the highly esteemed "Walking Liberty" half dollar engraving that originated in 1916. It's considered by many to be the finest-ever U.S. silver coin engraving -- and it's much larger in this silver dollar size.
The Presidential Seal reverse is a splendid adaptation of another classic U.S. design that's appeared in various forms on U.S. coins since the beginning of the 19th century.
Most U.S. silver eagle collectors own the regular Brilliant Uncirculated issues, whose mintages tended to be fairly substantial. But the most beautiful and coveted form of U.S. silver eagles are the spectacularly minted PROOFS. Superbly struck with individual care by the San Francisco Mint, silver eagle proofs feature deeply etched and elegantly frosted engravings. And the background has a dazzling mirror-like look for a stunning contrast.
Besides their distinctive beauty, silver eagle proofs are also vastly scarcer than the regular BU issues. In the proof quality we offer, these magnificent designs are incomparably beautiful, the pinnacle of U.S. minting. And these proofs are also highly desirable for their relative scarcity in the marketplace.
40.6mm
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