Mercanti is indeed the designer of this coin. I had to have one as well and mine arrived today. The contrast is awesome. It really is a great looking bullion piece.
The eagle looks like it was flying along and something popped up in front of it and is trying to stop in midair to keep from hitting it.
"The eagle looks like it was flying along and something popped up in front of it and is trying to stop in midair to keep from hitting it" Or about to capture an unfortunate prey. How much do these coins cost?