The obverse shows the stylized walking the Statue of Liberty, the design was taken from the 1916 minted half dollar coin. It bears the inscription "Liberty" and mintage year.

The obverse design of the American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins is based on Adolph A. Weinman’s “Walking Liberty” half dollar, produced from 1916 to 1947. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful American coins ever minted. In 2021, the U.S. Mint marked the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program with a refreshed design.