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1973 Silver Metals International “Eagle on Branch / Eagle Over Globes” – 1 Troy Ounce Silver Round
$119.99
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Description
| Mint Mark | SMI (engraved as SMI© beneath the 1973 date) |
|---|---|
| VB ID | VB-SMI-1973-EAGLE-01 |
| Item | 1973 Silver Metals International “Eagle on Branch / Eagle Over Globes” – 1 Troy Ounce Silver Round |
| Mint | Silver Metals International (SMI) Likely produced in California or Nevada (SMI was active ~1973–1979) |
| Year of issue | 1973 |
| Composition | .999 Fine Silver (hand-poured) |
| Size | Approx. 39 mm x 4mm thick (standard early SMI host planchet) |
| Thickness | ~2.95–3.05 mm |
| Mint series | Bunker Hill Silver – Limited Edition Collector Series (BH-1) |
| Edge | Reeded edge |
| Internal Notes | • One of the earliest dated SMI production rounds • “SMI©” hallmark under date is fully consistent with verified authentic pieces • Very strong federal-style eagle artwork, typical of 1970s patriotic silver rounds • Early SMI issues often had lower mintages than Silvertowne or Madison Mint peer issues |
| Text front | 1973/SMI© |
| Text back | .999 FINE/ONE TROY OZ./SILVER METALS INTERNATIONAL |
| Text edge | Reeded; no lettering. |
| Cited Sources | N/A |
Obverse Description
The obverse features a fully spread eagle perched on a branch, rendered in a robust sculptural style reminiscent of 1930’s–1950’s federal insignia art. The eagle’s wings fill the circular field with wide, pronounced feathers. Below the branch is the date 1973, accompanied by the hallmark SMI©. The backdrop is clean and concave, emphasizing the raised relief of the bird.
This design is exclusive to SMI and appears on no other private mint’s host rounds.
Reverse Description
The reverse depicts a second eagle in flight, talons extended, clutching two interlocking globes representing the Western and Eastern hemispheres. A ring of stars arcs around the rim, reinforcing the patriotic theme.
Flanking the eagle are inscriptions:
• .999 FINE (left)
• ONE TROY OZ. (right)
A banner encircling the base reads:
SILVER METALS INTERNATIONAL
The sculptural design and typography are consistent with Silver Metals International’s early 1970s output.
