One of the wildest swings in interest for the Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin came between 2001 and 2003. The coins shot up drastically in 2001, shrunk with equal measure, and then shot up again for 2003. Right now, you can buy 2002-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals in perfect condition.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a PCGS protective plastic slab!
• 17th year of availability for the Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver coin!
• Limited number of certified perfect coins available!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) fully backed by the American government.
• Issued a Grade of PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• DCAM label included.
• The obverse features the image of Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse is the heraldic eagle of the United States.
• W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

If you purchase the 2002-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin in this listing, the item you receive is in perfect condition from the PCGS. Coins in PR70 condition exhibit full, original mint luster with no detracting flaws of any kind on the surface areas or background fields. The included DCAM label indicates the coins have strong, frosted design elements that combine with deeply-mirrored, clear background fields to create visual contrast between the two visual fields.

Obverse

The obverse side of the 2002-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin includes a vision of Walking Liberty. This image was created in 1916 and reflected a sense of hope for peace and prosperity in the US at the time. Hoping to stay out of World War I, Americans wanted brighter days ahead and peace on the horizon. In this design, Liberty walks toward the sun on the horizon with the American flag draped over her shoulders.

Reverse

On the reverse field, 2002 Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coins have a depiction of the heraldic eagle of the United States. This image was created first in 1792 by Robert Scot and has been redesigned numerous times. This particular design is the modern version created in 1986 by John Mercanti.

History

The 2001 release of Proof American Eagle Silver Coins saw mintage jump nearly 150,000 coins from the previous year. It was a notable release as the first in the series from the West Point Mint with a W mint mark. These 2002-W Proof American Eagle Silver Coins sunk in demand by nearly 100,000 coins, only for demand to jump again by 100,000 coins in 2003 and continue to climb steadily in the years to come through 2016.

Ordering

These 2002-W Proof American Eagle Silver Coins are sealed inside of protective plastic slabs from the PCGS. Each one has a W mint mark on the reverse field of the coin.

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