Key Details: Mint: Philadelphia Mint (P) Year: 2008 Denomination: $1 (Silver Dollar) Weight: 26.73 grams Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Diameter: 38.1 mm Grade: NGC MS69 – Near-perfect mint state coin with only microscopic imperfections. Mintage: 119,204 (Uncirculated version) Design Highlights: Obverse (Front): A stunning depiction of a soaring Bald Eagle with an American flag waving in the background, designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. Reverse (Back): A detailed rendition of the original Bald Eagle design by John Mercanti, based on the Great Seal of the United States, featuring an eagle with a shield, arrows, and an olive branch. Significance: Issued to honor the 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and the remarkable comeback of the Bald Eagle from near extinction. Part of the proceeds from the sale of these coins was used to fund the American Eagle Foundation, dedicated to the preservation of bald eagles and their habitats.
