Title:
Slab 2020-S American Silver Eagle FDOI NGC No 6078317-096
Description:
2020 (S) $1 American Silver Eagle PCGS MS70 San Francisco Struck Emergency Issue
The 2020-S Silver Eagle’s key stats include a composition of 1 oz .999 fine silver, a 40.6mm diameter, and a reeded edge. One million of these coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint during an ”emergency issue” to supplement production at the West Point Mint due to COVID-19 related disruptions, and they are identified by their ”S” mint mark and special label for grading companies.
2020-S Silver Eagle Statistics:
Mint Mark: S (San Francisco)
Composition: 1 oz of 99.9% pure silver
Weight: 1 oz
Diameter: 40.6mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
Context:
Emergency Production:
The U.S. Mint experienced high demand and had to suspend sales and temporarily close facilities in March and April 2020 due to the pandemic.
San Francisco’s Role:
The San Francisco Mint produced one million coins as an emergency measure to help meet demand, as detailed on silvereagleguide.com.
Grading:
The coins were released with specific labels that allowed grading services (like NGC and PCGS) to verify their origin, creating a distinct category of ”Emergency Issue” coins for collectors.
The 2020-S Silver Eagle’s key stats include a composition of 1 oz .999 fine silver, a 40.6mm diameter, and a reeded edge. One million of these coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint during an ”emergency issue” to supplement production at the West Point Mint due to COVID-19 related disruptions, and they are identified by their ”S” mint mark and special label for grading companies.
2020-S Silver Eagle Statistics:
Mint Mark: S (San Francisco)
Composition: 1 oz of 99.9% pure silver
Weight: 1 oz
Diameter: 40.6mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
Context:
Emergency Production:
The U.S. Mint experienced high demand and had to suspend sales and temporarily close facilities in March and April 2020 due to the pandemic.
San Francisco’s Role:
The San Francisco Mint produced one million coins as an emergency measure to help meet demand, as detailed on silvereagleguide.com.
Grading:
The coins were released with specific labels that allowed grading services (like NGC and PCGS) to verify their origin, creating a distinct category of ”Emergency Issue” coins for collectors.
Country:
United States
Year:
2020
Mintage:
1,000,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$1.00
Weight:
1 oz
Diameter:
40.6 mm
Edge:
Reeded
Designers:
Weinnman/ Mercanti
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Date Added:
2022-08-31 12:23:55
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$162.50
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2022-08-31 12:23:55
