1990 Silver Eagle
1990 American Silver Eagle
The 1990 Silver Eagle showed another incremental increase for bullion coin mintage as the price of silver declined. During the year, the US Mint managed to sell nearly six million coins to silver bullion investors.
The 1990 Proof Silver Eagle grew once again to a temporary high of 695,510. A higher proof mintage would not be seen until 2001. These proof coins were minted for collectors with a high quality cameo proof finish. They were originally offered for $23.00 each.
Perfect NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo graded proof coins are attainable, but MS 70 coins are more elusive. In PCGS holders, perfect coins are scarce for proof and nonexistent for bullion coins.
The average price of silver during 1990 was $4.83 per ounce.
1990 Silver Eagle Mintages
Bullion Mintage:5,840,210
Proof Mintage: 695,510
1990 Silver Eagle Specifications
Mint Mark: none (bullion), S (proof)
Designers: Adolph A. Weinman (obverse), John Mercanti (reverse)
Composition: 99.93% silver, 0.07% copper
Weight: 31.101 grams (1.000 ounces)
Diameter: 40.6 mm (1.598 inches)
Thickness: 2.98 mm (0.117 inches)
Edge: Reeded
1990 Silver Eagles For Sale
