Value of 1989 American Silver Eagle $1 Coin

Value of 1989 American Silver Eagle

An American Silver Eagle, also called an ASE by some collectors, is a bullion coin issued by the United States mint. Each coin has a declared value of only one dollar. However, these are bullion coins, which means that they have a precious metals content. All 1989 ASE coins consist of one ounce of pure silver. Because of that silver content, each regular issue 1989 $1 silver coin usually sells for around $2 above or below the current price of an ounce of silver depending on if you are buying or selling. If you are in the market to sell, we pay the current spot price for non-proof American Silver Eagles. As an example, if the silver spot price is $20, then we will pay $20 per coin.

Each one dollar coin has the following text: 1989 – 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 shows Lady Liberty with the sun behind her. The back, which is also called the reverse, pictures an eagle with shield and 13 stars.

Be sure to check and see if you have a proof 1989 American Silver Eagle. A proof coin has a S mint mark under the left side of the eagle. The letter S signifies that the proof coin was minted in San Francisco. Collectors call these 1989-S ASEs. Proof coins are considered more valuable than regular strikes. Contact us to get an offer on your coin.