1994 American Silver Eagle

1994 American silver eagles are valued coin collectors and bullion investors for many reasons, including their silver fineness (.999 fine), beautiful designs, and recognition around the world. In fact, the American silver eagle coins are among the most popular silver bullion pieces ever made, and for this reason they enjoy a high level of demand.

Aside from their silver purity, a major reason that American silver eagles are so beloved is their design, which features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty, which first graced half dollars made during the years 1916 through 1947. The reverse design, a heraldic eagle, is credited to John Mercanti.

4,227,319 uncirculated silver eagles were made in 1994, and 372,168 proof specimens were struck – all of these coins were minted at the Philadelphia mint. In general, silver investors will tend to purchase the uncirculated silver eagles, since they can be bought for a very small premium over prevailing silver pot prices. The proof examples are more popular among numismatists, who value the high level of detail and mirror-like fields on proof examples of the coin.

Whenever you purchase 1994 American silver eagles, be mindful to avoid buying those that exhibit obvious signs of mishandling, as many of these coins have been removed from their original U.S. Mint packaging. Yellow and brown toning, splotchy toning, and fingerprints are all evidence of mishandling, and should therefore be avoided by all except bargain hunters who are buying the coins strictly for their silver content.