1 oz, USA, 1991, Silver - American Eagle
USA, 1991, 1oz Fine Silver American Eagle - Year of issue: 1986 to Present
Bullion coins do not feature mint marks.
From 1986 to 2021, the reverse depicted a heraldic eagle with a shield, grasping an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left. The design, by John Mercanti, symbolized strength and endurance.
Since 2021, the reverse shows an eagle coming in for a landing, carrying an oak branch as if to add it to a nest. To give the new coins an added level of security, they have also been updated with enhanced security features, including a reeded edge variation.
Coin Specifications
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Country |
United States of America(USA) |
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Year |
1991 |
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Value |
1 Oz Fine Silver |
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Metal |
Fine Silver .999 |
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Weight |
1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams) |
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Diameter |
40.60mm(1.598 inches) |
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Thickness |
2.98mm(0.117 inch) |
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Obverse Design |
Adolph Weinman (WA) |
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Reverse Design |
John Mercanti (JM) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Lady Liberty confidently striding to her left, toward the sun rising over the horizon. The coins is based on the design from Adolph A. Weinman’s “Walking Liberty” half dollar, produced from 1916 to 1947. Lettering: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1991 W (Mintmark - West Point Mint) WA (Initials at the bottom of the dress by the rear foot) |
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Reverse |
Great Seal of the United States, the bald eagle is shown holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Its wings are spread. Thirteen stars hover above the eagle's head Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM * 1 OZ. FINE SILVER~ONE DOLLAR * JW (Initial below the eagle's left talon) |
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Edge |
Reeded/Grained |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1991 |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
Dollar - Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Bird - Eagle
Person (king, queen, tsar, president) - Rulers
- Lady Liberty