1997-P American Silver Eagle

The 1997-P American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of just over 435,000 from the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is relatively easy to find in most grades, except the highest grade of PR70. The 1997-P American Silver Eagle Proof coin is typically well-struck and can be found in a Deep Cameo. It’s worth the effort to find a well-struck coin with attractive surfaces.

History of the 1997-P American Silver Eagle

The 1997-P American Silver Eagle is an average coin as far as commonness and ease of finding an attractive coin. The American Silver Eagle series is a popular one, and this coin is an accessible one to add to your collection. 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.