Proof Silver Eagles were only minted in San Francisco from 1986-1992, with the Philadelphia Mint taking over from 1993-2000, and the West Point Mint from 2001 to present. The 1990-S Proof Silver Eagle was only the fourth Proof Silver Eagle ever minted, and it contains one ounce of 99.9% pure silver and were struck at the San Francisco Mint. This 34-year-old Silver Eagle has an incredible perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo grade from NGC, certifying that it has a flawless surface up to 5x magnification, and a stunning ultra cameo finish with frosty details and mirror-like finish. The black/white contrast is truly stunning. Less than 700,000 1990-S Proof Silver Eagles were struck that year, which is less than half the mintage of the original 1986-S Proof Silver Eagle! We are discounting our last of these in our end-of-year vault clearance sale for one week only—so secure yours now before the price increases!
Coin History and Design
First produced in 1986, the American Silver Eagle coins were originally struck in the San Francisco Mint, but their production moved to the Philidelphia Mint in 1993. Finally, the striking of the silver eagle coin moved to the West Point Mint in 2001, which is where the coins are produced today. Between 1986 and 2008, Silver Eagle coins were consistently produced. However, their production ceased for two years until 2010. In 2010, the silver eagle coin resumed production for collector's purposes and remain in uncirculated condition.
The 1990 Silver Eagle features designs by Adolph A. Weinman and John Mercanti. Adolph A. Weinman designed the obverse side in 1916 that features an image of Lady Liberty as she walks in the direction of the easterly sun, which is also depicted on the coin. John Mercanti, an American sculptor, designed the reverse side of the American Silver Eagle coin. His design includes a heraldic eagle, thirteen stars to represent the founding states of the US, and a shield. An olive branch and arrows also appear on the reverse side of the coin.
1990 Silver Eagle Mintage and Silver Eagle Prices
All 1990 Silver Eagle coins bear a $1 face value for legal tender, as do all American Silver Eagle coins. However, these coins have a much higher intrinsic value, which can raise to upwards of $200 due to their perfect grade condition. 1990 Silver Eagle coins have a total mintage of 6,535,620, with 5,840,110 bullion coins and 695,510 proof coins minted.
