This 1997 US American Eagle silver dollar is a one-ounce bullion coin struck in .999 fine silver. The coin features the Walking Liberty obverse design and the Heraldic Eagle reverse design. Obverse inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1997. The reverse displays the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER-ONE DOLLAR, and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The absence of a mint mark indicates production at the Philadelphia Mint for this uncirculated strike. The coin is housed in the original blue Littleton Coin Company cardboard and plastic presentation holder with an accompanying information insert.
Diameter: 40.6 mm
Weight: 31.101 grams
Composition: .999 fine silver. The coin is in uncirculated condition with original mint luster. Significant peripheral toning is present on the obverse, showing dark golden and brownish patination concentrated along the lower and left edges. The reverse remains largely bright with minimal toning. The Littleton Coin Company packaging shows light shelf wear but remains intact.