Originally minted in San Francisco, the American Silver Eagles hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and investors worldwide. While the West Point Mint now produces these coins, nothing compares to the significance of the inaugural release. At BGASC, we are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to own the 1986-S 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle today.

Highlights:

• Packaged and sent to you in PCGS protective plastic slabs!
• 1st issue of Proof American Silver Eagles!
• Total proof mintage of 1,446,778!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The United States has issued a $1 (USD) face value.
• Graded PR69 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• DCAM designation.
• The obverse bears the Walking Liberty.
• John Mercantis heraldic eagle is on the reverse.
• Bears the S mint mark of the San Francisco Mint.

Each 1986-S 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle comes encapsulated in a PCGS protective plastic slab, ensuring its PR69 condition. These coins are graded PR69, showcasing their near-perfect state and retaining their original mint luster. They may exhibit up to two minor detracting flaws, such as minuscule hairlines or microscopic contact marks. Theyre also DCAM-designated coins.

Obverse

The obverse field of the 1986-S Proof American Silver Eagle displays the iconic image of Walking Liberty, created by Adolph A. Weinman. Liberty gracefully wraps herself in the American flag, holding oak branches in her left arm as she walks toward a radiant setting sun on the left side of the coin. Inscriptions on this field include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1986.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 1986-S 1 oz Proof Silver Eagles, you’ll find John Mercanti’s modernized heraldic eagle. This magnificent design showcases a bald eagle with the nation’s shield on its chest, surrounded by the coin’s identifying marks. These marks included inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ, FINE SILVER, ONE DOLLAR, S

History

The PCGS was founded in 1985 to provide professional and accurate grades and certifications for coins. Along with the NGC, these are the two most respected certification services in the world. While the grading scale goes from 1-70, PR69 and PR70 are the most common forms of proof coins found.

Ordering

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