2011-W $1 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin
The 2011-W $1 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin were authorized as part of the Liberty Coin Act (Public Law 99-61) and first appeared in 1986.
 |
| Mintage: TBD Sold Out: TBD Authorizing Coin Law U.S. Mint Online Site |
The primary purpose of the act was to create bullion versions of the coin struck from one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. These coins were to feature a face value of $1, with each strikes weight and purity guaranteed by the United States government.
In order to capture some of the numismatic interest in the coins, the Mint also decided to produce these Proof Silver Eagles as well as an uncirculated version.
Historic Mintage on Silver Eagles
These Proof Silver Eagles first appeared in 1986 along with their bullion version counterparts. A chart of the Proof Eagles mintage is shown below:
|
1986 – 1,446,778 1987 – 904,732 1988 – 557,370 1989 – 617,694 1990 – 695,510 1991 – 511,924 1992 – 498,543 1993 – 393,224 |
1994 – 372,168 1995 – 407,822 1996 – 498,293 1997 – 435,350 1998 – 450,728 1999 – 549,330 2000 – 600,743 2001 – 746,398 |
2002 – 647,342 2003 – 747,831 2004 – 801,602 2005 – 816,663 2006 – 843,602 2007 – 821,759 2008 – 700,979 2009 – n/a 2010 – tbd |
The Mint was forced to cancel production of the 2009 Proof Silver Eagles due to what it called "unprecedented demand" for the bullion Eagles.
Issue Information
The Mint produces a total of three varieties of the Silver Eagles, all featuring the same obverse and reverse designs – a bullion coin, an uncirculated coin and this proof coin.
Release Date
The US Mint indicates a release date of June 30, 2011 for these strikes.
Issue Price
No price has been announced by the US Mint.
U.S. Mint Production Facility
Each coin is minted at the US Mint’s facility in West Point and feature the "W" mintmark.
Designer & Sculptor
Since their creation, the obverse (heads side) of the coins have featured Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 "Walking Liberty" half dollar design. This design is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever produced.
The reverse (tails side) shows a heraldic Eagle with shield and was designed by John Mercanti
Coin Specifications
| Face Value: | $1 |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 99.93% Ag, 00.07% Cu |
| Standard Weight: | 31.103 g |
| Standard Diameter: | 40.60 mm |
| Edge: | Reeded |