Coin Highlights: Contains 1 oz of fine Silver. NGC encapsulation protects and guarantees the near perfect 69 condition of the coin. 18th release from the annual Silver Eagle bullion program. Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s design showing Lady Liberty draped in an American flag, walking gracefully as the sun rises over a ridge. Reverse: A heraldic eagle is shown below 13 small stars, representing the original colonies. Guaranteed and backed by the U.S. Mint. Protect and display your NGC certified Silver Eagle in style by adding an attractive Black Gift Box to your order. One of the most popular designs in American coinage, the Silver Eagle combines beauty with Silver bullion appeal. Add the 2004 Silver Eagle to your cart today! NGC Certified Silver Eagles APMEX offers customers NGC graded Silver Eagles to provide the highest quality additions to their collections. NGC is the only independent third-party grading service that works with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, which is dedicated to the long-term preservation of historical coins. Each encapsulated coin is placed in a tamper-evident holder that protects and certifies the coin's authenticity and condition. These graded pieces can increase demand for the coins because their quality assurance which is enhanced after the official grading process. The Design (1986 to 2021) The obverse (front) of the coin was taken from the “Walking Liberty”, originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman, in 1916. The iconic design had already been a public favorite and one of the most beloved of any United States coinage of modern times which made it an instant favorite among collectors and enthusiasts once released. The reverse (back) was designed by John Mercanti that portrayed a heraldic eagle behind a shield the eagle holds a banner in its beak while grasping an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, that echoes the Great Seal of the United States. Above the eagle and below the legend is thirteen five-pointed stars representing the original Thirteen Colonies. NOTE: The coins you receive may exhibit some level of natural toning and/or oxidation such as spotting. This is a normal process that and can occur over time when exposed to hydrogen sulfide which is naturally occurring in the air.