2000 (P) American Silver Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$33,275 MS70 05-05-2013 Great Collections

Description

Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 2000 (P) American Silver Eagle is part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 9.2 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 94% of production. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory — Adolph Weinman's iconic design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti — the most reproduced coin image in history (1986-2020) or an eagle in flight carrying an oak branch, the redesigned reverse by Emily Damstra introduced in 2021 (2021+). A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value is approximately $119. Struck in 99.93% silver, .007% copper, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9949.