2020 (S) American Silver Eagle - PCGS MS70 FS

This 2020-(S) American Silver Eagle is a First Strike coin, graded MS70 by PCGS, and was struck at the San Francisco Mint during the U.S. Mint's Emergency Production period. The MS70 grade is the highest possible, signifying a flawless coin with full mint luster and no imperfections visible even under magnification.

Obverse:

The obverse of the Silver Eagle features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic "Walking Liberty" design, originally used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1916 to 1947. Liberty is depicted striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, with her right hand outstretched and branches of laurel and oak in her left, symbolizing both military strength and peace. Above her is the inscription “LIBERTY,” while “IN GOD WE TRUST” is inscribed to the right of Liberty, and the date, 2020, is found at the bottom.

Reverse:

The reverse showcases John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle design. The eagle, with a shield over its chest, holds an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, signifying a balance of peace and military preparedness. Above the eagle’s head are 13 stars representing the original colonies. The inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.” The mintmark (S) is placed under the eagle's left wing, denoting the San Francisco Mint.

Certification & Grade:

Graded MS70 by PCGS, this coin achieves the highest possible grade, indicating that it has no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification. It also bears the "First Strike" designation, meaning it was received by PCGS within the first 30 days of its release, adding further collectibility and value.

Historical Significance:

The 2020-(S) Silver Eagle is part of the U.S. Mint’s emergency production during the COVID-19 pandemic. With increased demand for bullion, the San Francisco Mint was called into action to supplement production, resulting in these highly sought-after "Emergency Issue" coins.

Key Features:

• Year: 2020
• Mint: San Francisco (S)
• Grade: PCGS MS70
• Designation: First Strike, Emergency Issue
• Metal Content: 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Thickness: 2.98 mm
• Face Value: $1 USD

This 2020-(S) Silver Eagle MS70 First Strike is a rare and pristine example of the American Silver Eagle series, perfect for collectors who value both its flawless condition and historical significance.