1995 American Silver Eagle

The 1995 American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of just over 4.6 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. This uncirculated coin is one of the tougher coins in the series to find, possibly due to the low mintage. The American Silver Eagle series is a popular one among collectors. The designs are well-loved, and it has an interesting, and controversial in the early years history.

History of the 1995 American Silver Eagle

The 1995 American Silver Eagle is fairly common in lower to mid-range grades of the coin. The higher the grade, the more difficult it becomes to find it, although not impossible. The highest grades will command a premium. 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.