1999 $1 Silver Eagle MS69 PCGS #9947

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The 1999 American Silver Eagle

In 1999, the West Point Mint struck 7,408,640 American Silver Eagles — the Mint's highest output since 1987 (#9808) — fueled by Y2K anxieties and aggressive marketing. While apocalyptic fears dissolved on January 1, 2000, modern bullion sales soon eclipsed 1999's figures. It was clear that the American Silver Eagle series had entered a new phase of market interest, overcoming the investor fatigue for the one-ounce silver bullion coin that had taken root in the mid-1990s. Later, as the 2007–2008 global financial crisis set off a nationwide credit slump, demand for the program surged to levels that made the Y2K boom look small by comparison.

Notable Signature Labels

PCGS has certified 1999 American Silver Eagles featuring a variety of signature labels, a few of which are quite rare*.

Lance Armstrong (Athlete) | (#89947) 207 coins: all MS69
Emily S. Damstra (Coin Designer) | (#893029) 4 coins: 3 MS69, 1 MS70
John Mercanti, Engraver Series FS Mercanti Flag Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#825787) 6 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, First Strike, Flag (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#823190) 3 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, First Strike, Silver Eagle Signature | (#899726) 3 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, Flag (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#697996) 21 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#530880) 315 coins: 313 MS69, 2 MS70
John Mercanti, Silver Eagle Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#885939) 59 coins: all MS70
Ed Moy, Signature (U.S. Mint Director) | (#532551) 50 coins: all MS69.
Michael Reagan, Silver Eagle (Media Personality) | (#831490) 16 coins: all MS69
Stephanie Sabin, Flag (PCGS President) | (#1002807) 2 coins: all MS70

*Signers' coin populations may change over time. Additional Mercanti and Moy coins may exist under the standard PCGS coin number.

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PCGS #

9947

Designer

Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

40.60 millimeters

Weight

31.10 grams

Mintage

7408640

Metal

99.93% Silver, .007% Copper

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3396

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	7100000	R-1.0	1 / 20 TIE	N/A
All Grades	N/A		1 / 20 TIE	N/A
60 or Better	N/A		1 / 20 TIE	N/A

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	7100000
All Grades	N/A
60 or Better	N/A

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades
60 or Better

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 20 TIE
All Grades	1 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 20 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	N/A
All Grades	N/A
60 or Better	N/A

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, March 8, 2026, Lot 2073621 - $3,883.57; "The Coincounter Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, February 22, 2026, Lot 2063727 - $4,725.
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, January 25, 2026, Lot 1948118 - $8.730.
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, December 28, 2025, Lot 1901921 - $4,500.
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, October 19, 2025, Lot 1937826 - $4,612.50.

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, March 8, 2026, Lot 2073621 - $3,883.57; "The Coincounter Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, February 22, 2026, Lot 2063727 - $4,725.

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, January 25, 2026, Lot 1948118 - $8.730.

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, December 28, 2025, Lot 1901921 - $4,500.

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, October 19, 2025, Lot 1937826 - $4,612.50.