The Best 2020 American Eagle Coins At Best Collectible Coins, you will find a large inventory of 1986 American Eagles. This key year marked the release of the inaugural edition of the of this most popular coin ever minted by the US Mint. The 1986 American Silver Eagle created an overwhelming demand for these coveted coins. They sold out within weeks making these rare beauties difficult to find.
The Best 2020 American Eagle Coins You will also find other key years of the American Eagles with a special emphasis on the 2020 American Eagle and 2021 American Eagles. Most are graded at a 70 out of 70 on the Sheldon Scale. We are proud to sell a large collection of Special Labels and Hand-Signed Eagles. These coins, signed by some of the most prestigious signatories in US Mint history, are the rarest and most valuable collectible coins.
History of the American Eagle
Rich in history, the creation of the Eagles was perhaps the most important development in the coin world. As the official silver bullion coin of the United States, the American Eagle was released by the US Mint on November 24, 1986. In 1985, James Baker, Secretary of the Treasury during the Reagan administration. He signed the “Liberty Coin Act”. Since its first release, the iconic design of these beautiful gems is known as the most beloved and most sought-after US Coin ever minted. The Eagles have been minted in all three mints, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point.
American Silver Eagle Design The design of the obverse side was taken from the Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1916-1947. The obverse is inscribed with the year of minting, the word LIBERTY and the phrase IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse side, designed by John Mercanti, portrays the heraldic eagle behind a shield. The eagle is grasping an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left talon. Above the eagle are thirteen five-pointed stars representing the Thirteen Colonies. It is inscribed with the phrases United States of America, 1 oz. FINE SILVER-ONE DOLLAR E PLURIBUS UNUM on the banner that the eagle holds in its beak.
American Silver Eagle Design The reverse of the 2020 American Silver Eagle will be redesigned in 2021. The anticipation of this monumental event is soaring. Why are Hand-Signed Labels sought after by sophisticated collectors? Over time, there has been much interest in the autographs of famous figures in the coin world. Passionate coin collectors take great pleasure in the “hunt” for their treasured autograph signed labels. It is no surprise that certified coin labels quickly became favorites of coin collectors from all over the world. Of all the autographs in the numismatic world, collectors find John Mercanti signed coins to be the most desirable.
Signed By John Mercanti In 1974, John Mercanti began his work at the US Mint as an assistant sculptor and engraver. In 1985, an open competition was held by the Commission of the Fine Arts to choose who would design the reverse side of the soon to be released American Silver Eagles. John Mercanti won the contest and designed the beloved Heraldic Eagle found on the reverse side of the coveted American Silver Eagle.
Signed By John Mercanti Mercanti was appointed as the 12th US Mint Chief Engraver and became the most famous US coin engraver ever. It is no wonder why his autograph is the most desirable one to collect. A Mercanti signed label increases the coins value substantially. While Mercanti lent his signature to both PCGS and NGC grading services. he signed an agreement so that his signature would be exclusively.