2009 American Silver Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 2009 American Silver Eagle is a United States dollar from the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. 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 design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti. Struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The American Silver Eagle has been the United States' official silver bullion coin since 1986, containing one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. In 2021, the reverse was redesigned from Mercanti's heraldic eagle to Emily Damstra's eagle landing on a branch, the coin's first major design change in 35 years.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(1)
Other Base Coins in This Series
Collector Essentials
Tools and references for building and protecting your coin collection.
10x-20x Jeweler's Loupe
A must-have for examining coin details, mint marks, and surface quality
Red Book — Guide to U.S. Coins
The essential annual reference for U.S. coin values, history, and mintages
Coin Albums & Storage
Archival-quality albums and holders to protect and display your collection
USB Digital Microscope
Capture detailed images for documentation and community submissions
As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.