The Gulf War in full swing, 1991 seemed to be a year of battle. In March, the Yugoslav Wars began, precipitated by disagreements between Serbia and other Yugoslav republics. The Soviet Union finally collapsed, dividing into 15 independent republics, and 1991 marked the end of the decades-long Cold War.
That same year, the United States Mint released its seventh installment of the nation’s official silver bullion coin, the American Silver Eagle.
American Silver Eagles: The Official Silver Bullion Coin of the United States
First issued in 1986, the Silver Eagle is composed of one troy ounce of .999 pure silver mined exclusively in the United States. Backed and guaranteed by the US government, these Silver Eagles have been graded Mint State 69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), and they are the official silver bullion coin of the United States.
The obverse of each 1991 ASE features Adolph A. Weinman’s highly popular Walking Liberty design. It was originally used on US Half Dollars from 1916 – 1947. The reverse of each ASE features Chief Engraver John Mercanti’s bald eagle design, which pays homage to the Great Seal of the United States.
MS69 on the Sheldon Grading Scale
Invented by American psychologist and numismatist William Herbert Sheldon, Jr (1898 – 1977), the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale is a 70-point system used to determine the quality of a coin. Reputable grading organizations, especially PCGS and NGC, use the Sheldon Scale to assess a coin’s condition.
A coin graded Mint State 69 means it is in nearly perfect condition. It has maintained its original luster, and there are no more than two flaws noted on its surface. The coin has a sharp strike with no scuffs or hairlines, and it has a near-flawless appearance.
About the NGC
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation made its debut in 1987, as the need for standardized coin grading grew increasingly important. Since that time, the Florida-based company has worked tirelessly to elevate coin grading standards across the globe.
The third-party grading service is the largest in the world, and it has assessed more than 27 million coins since its inception. As the official coin grading service of the American Numismatic Association, the agency encapsulates each certified coin in a sonically-sealed holder made of inert materials, protecting each one for future generations.
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Year | 1991 |
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Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Metals Purity | 0.999 |
Condition | MS69 |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Denomination | $1 |
Producer | US Mint |
Product Series | American Eagle |
Diameter | 40.6 mm |
Grading Service | NGC |
Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Thickness | 2.98 mm |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Country | United States |
Designer (Obverse) | Adolph Weinman |
Designer (Reverse) | John Mercanti |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Mintage | 81,935 |
Packaging | NGC Plastic Slab |
Packaging Dimensions | 3.4 x 2.4 x .4 |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Provident ID | 2554907 |