1993-P American Silver Eagle

The 1993-P American Silver Eagle had one of the smallest mintages out of the proof coins. This was a special coin because it was the first time that the Silver Eagle proof coins were moved to the Philadelphia Mint. It also happened to coincide with the Philadelphia Mint’s 200th anniversary. The American Silver Eagles came into being due to what was deemed an excess of silver stockpiled by U.S. defense. The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States.

History of the 1993-P American Silver Eagle

The 1993-P American Silver Eagle is a key date and was the first proof Silver Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin has one of the lowest mintages in the series due to declining production that year. The design on the reverse of the American Silver Eagle was inspired by the “Walking Liberty” design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar that was designed by Adolph Weinman. It was one of the most beloved designs of all American coins and was revived for the American Silver Eagle coins. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti. It features the American Bald Eagle behind a shield. The eagle is holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Above the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars that represent the 13 original colonies.