1985 1 Oz Engelhard Prospector Type 2 Round BU

Harder to find variety.  The Type 2 round from 1985 has a slightly thinner date further from the edge. The phrase "U.S.A" is still somewhat thick and placed roughly the same distance from the edge as the Type 1. The water is more "choppy" and less defined with blockier line engravings resembling waves.  This is the obverse that is found on all the preceding years of 1982 through 1984.  This appears to be the intermittent variety with the date being retooled before the rest of the coin.

Obverse: The obverse of Engelhard Silver Prospector rounds shows a bearded prospector in a broad-brimmed hat, sitting on a streambank and panning the gravel for gold or silver. This rather dignified figure of the individual prospector is flanked by the abbreviation “USA” on one side and the year on the other. Underneath the image of the prospector, wreathed along the lower curve of the round’s obverse is the title “THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR”. The outer rim of the round is surrounded by inscribed dots.

Reverse: The central image on the reverse is an eagle carrying a flag. The inscription above the eagle reads “ENGELHARD” while below the weight, purity, and content of “ONE TROY OUNCE 999+ FINE SILVER” are inscribed. The outer rim of the round is surrounded by inscribed dots.