2002-W American Silver Eagle

The 2002-W American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of just over 647,000 from the West Point Mint. This is a plentiful Proof coin, relatively speaking, and is usually easy enough for collectors to find in some of the highest grades, including perfect condition, although perfect condition is a little more difficult than some of the lower grades. The 2002-W American Silver Eagle is usually really well struck which makes it an easy coin to find in good condition, and also helps keep the prices down on the highest grades.

History of the 2002-W American Silver Eagle

The 2002-W American Silver Eagle is an attractive coin. The Silver Eagle coin series is popular among collectors due to the beauty of the design and the fun and interesting history of the coin itself. 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.