1995 American Silver Eagle

The 1995 American Silver Eagle is the 10th coin in the series and marks a milestone in the program's growth and popularity. Like the other coins in the series, the 1995 Silver Eagle contains one ounce of .999 fine silver and features the same classic and patriotic designs that have made the coin so iconic.

Obverse Design:
The obverse of the 1995 Silver Eagle features the iconic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman. Lady Liberty is depicted in a confident stride, walking toward the rising sun, wrapped in the American flag. She holds an olive branch in her right hand, symbolizing peace, while her left hand grasps the folds of her robe. The design is accompanied by the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the year 1995. The obverse continues to evoke a sense of freedom, optimism, and national pride.

Reverse Design:
On the reverse, the heraldic eagle design by John M. Mercanti is featured. The eagle holds an olive branch and arrows in its talons, representing both peace and the readiness to defend the nation. Above the eagle are 13 stars, symbolizing the original 13 American colonies. The reverse inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, and E PLURIBUS UNUM, reinforcing the coin’s connection to American history, strength, and unity.

Collector Value:
The 1995 American Silver Eagle holds special significance among collectors, particularly because of its relatively lower mintage in comparison to some other years in the series. In fact, the 1995 coin had a mintage of around 5 million coins, making it one of the more limited releases in the early years of the program. While still widely available, it is considered a key date in the series, and collectors often seek it for its historical importance and its lower mintage.

As with all Silver Eagles, the value of the 1995 coin fluctuates with the price of silver, but its status as a key date often adds a premium. Collectors looking to complete a set of early Silver Eagles or invest in a piece with historical significance often target the 1995 coin, making it a highly desired item in the American Silver Eagle collection.