American Silver Eagle

2024 American Silver Eagle carries forward a legacy that began in 1986, when the United States Mint introduced its flagship one-ounce silver bullion coin. Type collectors know American Silver Eagle never goes out of demand, and this 2024 issue stands as a natural addition to any ongoing set. Its obverse bears Adolph Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty design, paired with John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle on the reverse.

Each piece is struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, preserving the purity and visual appeal that have defined the series for decades. From the American Silver Eagle series, the 2024 American Silver Eagle fits naturally into type sets, year sets, and showcase collections while remaining a highly liquid choice for stacking.

Key features

• Year: 2024
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: .999 fine silver
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Fineness: .999+ fine
• Silver content (ASW): 1 troy oz
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman obverse; John Mercanti reverse (Type 1)
• Obverse: Walking Liberty (adapted from 1916 half dollar)
• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield (Type 1, 1986-2021)
• Mint marks: Philadelphia, West Point (W), San Francisco (S) on proofs and special issues
• Varieties: Proof, burnished, reverse proof, and anniversary finishes
• Mintage: Annual bullion, proof, and burnished issues
• Collector demand: Flagship U.S. silver bullion coin; collected by date and finish