1991-S American Silver Eagle Proof
The 1991 Silver Eagle is a popular coin that is well-loved by collectors and dealers alike. This 1991 Proof American Silver Eagle was minted at the San Francisco facility and is certified in perfect grade by world-recognized NGC. This is a great coin that would make an excellent addition to any collector’s portfolio.
American silver eagle coin history
The American Eagle coin program was created to make the American monetary system more honest. The mint wanted to develop gold and silver coins that would appeal to coin collectors and investors. This followed a move to rescind a law that stated private ownership of precious metal bullions was unlawful in 1971.
In 1991 511,924 proof coins were minted in San Francisco. This coin carries the mint mark ‘S’ on the reverse. Proof coins were minted in San Francisco between 1986 and 1992, after which production was moved to Philadelphia.
The 1991 Proof American Silver Eagle was minted limited quantities and purchased by coin collectors. They are typically more valuable than the uncirculated versions of the coin. This is because proofs are more complicated to produce. They require to be struck twice, or sometimes multiple times. A specially made, highly polished die is used to create a proof coin. This gives the finished proof silver eagle coin a mirror finish, which improves fine detail visibility and makes the coin easy to identify.
Silver Eagle coins design
The silver eagle’s obverse features the Walking Liberty, which was initially designed in 1916 for the half dollar coin. The design represents America's freedom and independence and is an iconic image that the nation loves. It was designed by Adolph Weinman and features Liberty walking at sunrise while carrying an American flag and an olive branch.
The coin's reverse features an eagle with wings spread and a shield. It also has thirteen stars above the eagle’s head that form a triangle. These stars represent the initial thirteen founding states of America.
