Be sure to check and see if you have a proof 1987 American Silver Eagle. A proof coin has a S mint mark under the left side of the eagle.
Where is the mint mark?
Those early mint marks were stamped on the reverse, or tails, side of coins. It was not until 1965, after the passage of the Coinage Act of 1965, that the uppercase letter denoting a coin’s mint mark was moved to the obverse (heads) side where it is displayed today.
Where is the mint mark on a Morgan silver dollar?
If no letter is found, Philadelphia is the minting location. Any combination of these mints produced the Morgan silver dollar from 1878 to 1904. The mints did not produce any of these coins from 1905 to 1920 due to the rise in popularity of the paper bill.
What does the back of a 1987 one dollar coin look like?
Each one dollar coin has the following text: 1987 – LIBERTY – In God We Trust – United States Of America – E Pluribus Unum – 1 OZ. Fine Silver One Dollar | The design is fairly plain. The obverse (front) of the coin pictures a female with the sun behind her. The back, which is also called the reverse, shows an eagle with shield and 13 stars.
Where is the mint mark on a peace silver dollar?
For purposes of this article, we’ll be referring to Morgan silver dollars and Peace silver dollars, which were minted from 1878 – 1921 and 1921 – 1935, respectively. Both coins have an image of Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back, but the location of the mint mark (if the coin has one) is located in different areas.
What’s the value of a 1987 American Silver Eagle?
Value of 1987 American Silver Eagle An American Silver Eagle, also called an ASE by some collectors, is a bullion coin made by the United States mint. Each coin has a stated value of only $1. However, these are bullion coins, which means that they contain precious metals.
