Intaglio’s Liberty – 2 Troy Ounces .999 Fine Silver – 39mm

A Timeless American Ideal, Interpreted by Intaglio Mint

Intaglio’s Liberty brings two enduring symbols of American medallic art together: the personification of Liberty and the eagle. Struck in 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round pairs Intaglio Mint’s original Liberty design with an eagle reverse bearing the mint’s name. The result is a piece rooted in a familiar artistic tradition, with a character of its own.

The Story Behind the Design

Liberty has appeared in American coin design since the earliest years of the national mint. When Congress established the United States Mint in 1792, it called for an image representing liberty on the nation’s coins. The choice placed an ideal at the center of the design, allowing artists to give freedom a human form.

Early portrayals drew on the visual language of classical antiquity, including Greco-Roman clothing and symbols. Over time, Liberty appeared in many forms: as a portrait, as a seated figure, and as a figure in motion. The changing designs show how a single idea can inspire very different works of art.

The eagle became an equally familiar companion on American silver and gold coinage. Together, Liberty and the eagle offered artists a way to balance a human figure with the energy and presence of the natural world. Intaglio’s Liberty draws on that longstanding pairing through the mint’s own artwork.

Obverse and Reverse

The obverse presents Liberty in flowing drapery, holding a flagstaff beside an ornamented shield. Her turned head, the folds of the garment, and the flag behind her give the composition a sense of movement, while INTAGLIO MINT follows the upper rim. The shield and upright staff anchor the figure within the round’s circular field.

The reverse features Intaglio’s eagle with its wings spread above a curved ribbon. Stars appear at the ribbon’s ends, with EST. 2010 and INTAGLIO MINT between them. The silver hallmark runs along the bottom circumference. The eagle’s feathers and the flowing ribbon provide a detailed counterpart to the drapery and flag on the obverse.

With its two-ounce weight and 39mm diameter, this round offers a substantial format for viewing both designs. It makes a natural companion to historic coin tributes while presenting an original interpretation of Liberty rather than reproducing a particular circulating coin.

Product Specifications

• Design: Intaglio’s Liberty and eagle
• Metal: .999 fine silver
• Weight: 2 troy ounces
• Diameter: 39mm
• Thickness: Approximately 6mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Mint: Intaglio Mint

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