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Denomination1 Dollar
Country / EmpireUnited States
Obverse DesignWalking Liberty by Adolph A. Weinman, depicting Lady Liberty striding towards the sun, draped in the American flag, holding olive and oak branches.
Reverse DesignHeraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows (Type 1, by John Mercanti, as shown in the image). Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', '1 OZ. FINE SILVER', 'ONE DOLLAR', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
Historical Context
The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986. It is authorized by Title II of Public Law 99-61 (Liberty Coin Act of 1985). Its weight, content, and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government.
