United States 1 Dollar 2002‑W Silver American Eagle Proof – Original Mint Packaging

United States 1 Dollar 2002‑W Silver American Eagle Proof – Original Mint Packaging

Description (short narrative)

Beautiful 2002‑W American Silver Eagle proof from the West Point Mint, struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver with frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields. Comes complete in the original U.S. Mint blue velvet case with outer box and printed specification/COA sheet, ideal for both bullion stackers and type collectors.

Key details

• Country / Issuer: United States of America – United States Mint, West Point

• Year of issue: 2002

• Face value: 1 Dollar

• Series / Theme: American Eagle 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin – Proof issue

• Mint / Mintmark: West Point Mint, “W” mintmark

• Metal: .999 fine silver

• Actual silver weight: 1.0000 troy ounce (31.103 g)

• Diameter: 40.60 mm (1.598 inches)

• Thickness: 3.10 mm (0.122 inch)

• Edge: Reeded

• Finish: Proof (frosted devices, mirrored fields)

• Mintage: Standard 2002‑W Proof Silver Eagle issue (limited mint product, not released for circulation)

Design

• Obverse: Classic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman, showing Liberty draped in the U.S. flag striding toward the rising sun, carrying laurel and oak branches, with “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date 2002.

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield by John Mercanti, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left, a constellation of stars above, and inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER – ONE DOLLAR,” and the “W” mintmark.

• Designers: Adolph A. Weinman (obverse); John Mercanti, Sculptor‑Engraver, United States Mint (reverse)

Packaging / condition

• Original government packaging (OGP): blue outer box, blue velvet presentation case, and clear capsule.

• Included: printed U.S. Mint specification/COA sheet.

• Condition: Proof coin with bright mirrors and strong cameo contrast in the photos; no obvious spots or major hairlines visible, consistent with a high‑grade modern proof.