1 oz American Silver Eagle
The Silver Eagle is the most widely recognized silver coin in the United States — .999 fine silver from the U.S. Mint, straightforward to buy or sell, and backed by a $1 face value. This page covers what the coin is, what affects pricing, how it compares to other silver coins, and what to watch out for.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz American Silver Eagles. Call or text for current availability or to get a quote on Eagles you want to buy or sell.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.1035g total weight) |
| Purity | .999 fine |
| Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Country | United States |
| First minted | 1986 |
| Face value | $1 USD (legal tender) |
About the 1 oz American Silver Eagle
The 1 oz American Silver Eagle is a U.S. Mint silver bullion coin first issued in 1986. It is .999 fine silver and contains exactly one troy ounce of pure silver. The coin is 40.6mm in diameter.
The coin carries a legal tender face value of $1. It is not traded at face value. Price tracks the silver spot market plus a dealer premium.
The obverse features Adolph Weinman's Walking Liberty design, originally used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1916 to 1947. The reverse was redesigned in 2021 and now features a heraldic eagle with a moon and stars.
Three versions exist: bullion, proof, and uncirculated. Bullion Eagles are the standard investment coin. Proof and uncirculated versions are collector coins with different finishes and pricing. This page covers the 1 oz bullion version.
Our Take
Silver Eagles are one of the easiest silver coins to buy or sell in the U.S. Most buyers recognize them immediately, and the U.S. Mint backing matters when you want to sell quickly. Finding a buyer is not the hard part.
Eagles carry a higher premium than most other silver bullion coins. A Silver Maple Leaf or Britannia often contains the same amount of silver for a lower total cost. Whether that premium is worth it depends on what you are buying for and who you plan to sell to.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz American Silver Eagles. Call or text for a current quote on either side.