Perfect condition John Mercanti American Eagle 1 oz / 31,1 gram Year 2023 Legal tender in capsule .999% silver Former United States Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti has once again teamed with another mint to produce eagle-themed designs for bullion coins. Building on the legacy of his reverse for the American Silver Eagle and his Wedge Tail Eagle designs in the namesake Perth Mint Series, Mercanti now teams up with Samoa for an eagle series. John Mercanti served as the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 2006 to 2010. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the numismatic world by designing and sculpting numerous commemorative coins and bullion pieces.