Silver American Eagle 2023
- Metal Type: Silver
- Metal Content: 1 oz
- Purity: 0.9990
- Mint/Brand: United States Mint
- Grade: BU – Brilliant Uncirculated
- Grading Service: None
- Mint Mark: W – West Point
- Inner Pack: 20
- Outer Pack: 500
Description:
In 1986, the United States Mint unveiled the Silver Eagle, a groundbreaking silver bullion coin that paved the way for subsequent coins like the Silver Britannia, Silver Maple Leaf, and Silver Kookaburra from other prominent global mints. By the 2010s, the American Silver Eagle had solidified its position as the world’s best-selling silver coin. Through the challenges of the Great Recession and geopolitical turbulence in the late 2010s, the Silver Eagle continued its reign, consistently setting mintage records from 2008 to 2018.
The obverse of the 2023 1 oz Silver Eagle Coin features the timeless Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman, initially introduced in 1916 and previously showcased on the US half dollar until 1947. This iconic portrayal captures Liberty’s full-length figure in left-profile relief as she gracefully walks toward the sun, draped in the American flag.
For the reverse design of the 2023 American Silver Eagles, the US Mint presents the striking soaring eagle design for the third consecutive year. Introduced in mid-2021 and skillfully crafted by Emily Damstra, this imagery depicts a majestic bald eagle in left-profile relief as it gracefully descends into view, clutching a substantial oak branch in its powerful talons.
