Silver eagle coins are very popular and highly collectible. The 1992 silver eagle is relatively scarce compared to other years, and for this reason, is highly sought after and more valuable. In 1992, the American Silver Eagle's popularity declined, and due to reduced demand for the bulion and proof versions of the coin, less were minted. This was due to the American economy during the 1990s. Today the 1992 Proof of the silver eagle coin is very collectible and receives interest from collectors and dealers worldwide. The 1992-S Proof Silver Eagle was the last Proof Silver Eagle struck at the San Francisco Mint for over 20 years until they returned in 2017! Secure this rarity with a perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo grade from NGC at a new low price while supplies last today.
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- NGC PF70 UCAM
- San Francisco Struck
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American silver eagle coins History
President Roosevelt was inspired by ancient Greek coins that were beautifully designed and very detailed and unique. He started a program to improve America's coinage, and the silver eagle was created after commissioned by President Ronald Reagan. The obverse of the coin uses the walking Liberty design created in 1916 for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin. The image is of Lady Liberty, walking with an American flag draped over her shoulder. The obverse was designed by Adolf A. Weinman, a mint engraver and sculpture. The design for the reverse was created by John Mercanti and features a heraldic eagle.
The early 1990s was a time of economic change for the united states, and changes were also made to the American silver eagle program. Between 1986 and 1992, all proof coins were minted in San Francisco. 1992 was the last year that the silver eagle proofs were struck in San Francisco. In subsequent years coin production was transferred to the Philadelphia Mint. In 1992, 498,654 silver eagle proofs were minted. This was a drop of 1.6 million on previous years. There was a general downward trend in the number of coins minted until the end of the decade.
