1986 American Silver Eagle

1986 USA Silver Dollar Obverse

The 1986 American Silver Eagle

One-Troy ounce 99.9% silver bullion coin. Weighs 31.10g. Diameter 40.6mm.

Bullion Silver Eagle coins do not have mintmarks.

The Obverse design is based on the Walking Liberty Half-Dollar (1916-1947) by Adolph A. Weinman.

Edge is reeded (milled).

Reverse shows a heraldic eagle by John Mercanti.

Bullion coin shown, minted at the West Point Mint. Proof coins are minted at the San Francisco Mint (mint mark 'S' on left of eagle).

Image credit: The Royal Mint


Mintage: 5,393,000 (may include coins in sets)
Proof Mintage: 1,446,770
Minted at US Mint.
Remember 1986 ?
Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister is Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). US President is Ronald Reagan. The "Big Bang" deregulation of the financial markets. UK and France announce plans to build a Channel tunnel. Commonwealth Games are held in Edinburgh. M25 completed. First case of BSE "Mad Cow" in cattle.
The American Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 silver coin denominated at one dollar. It is the official silver bullion coin of the USA and as such is guaranteed by US Law to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver.

The coin has been produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point Mints. Although primarily a bullion coin, the coin is popular with collectors and is also available in Proof and Uncirculated finishes.

The Obverse design is based on the Walking Liberty Half-Dollar (1916-1947) by Adolph A. Weinman. The Reverse shows a heraldic eagle by John Mercanti, replaced in late 2021 by a bald eagle landing on a branch by Emily Damstra.

Specifications

  • Country: United States
  • Denomination: USD $1 (face value)
  • Weight: 31.103 g (1.00 troy oz)
  • Diameter: 40.6 mm (1.598 in)
  • Thickness: 2.98 mm (0.1173 in)
  • Edge: Reeded (milled)
  • Composition: 99.9% Silver
  • Years of minting:
    • 1986–present (bullion)
    • 1986–2008, 2010–present (proof)
    • 2006–2008, 2011–present (uncirculated)
  • Mints: Philadelphia , San Francisco and West Point.
Silver Eagle Bullion Reverse Silver Eagle San Francisco Reverse Silver Eagle West Point Reverse Silver Eagle Unc Reverse
Bullion Reverse San Francisco Reverse West Point Reverse Burnished/UNC Reverse
Note that Bullion Silver Eagle coins do not have mintmarks.
Which Mint: US Mint
The United States Mint is part of the Department of the Treasury and is responsible for producing coinage for the United States. It has four coin-producing facilities in current use:

  • Philadelphia Mint, the largest facility. It was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.
  • Denver Mint, Colorado. The mint started in 1906. The mint mark is 'D'.
  • San Francisco Mint Facility of the US Mint was created in 1854 to cater for the California Gold Rush. The current Mint buildings have been used since 1937. Mint mark is 'S'.
  • West Point Mint Facility, New York. Founded in 1792.  Mintmark is 'W'.
In the past the US Mint has also used Carson City ('CC') and New Orleans ('O').
Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.

The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.
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1986 S$1 American Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Coin Round
1986 S$1 American Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Coin Round
£ 123.29
1986 S $1  American Silver Eagle Coin PF 68 DCAM
1986 S $1 American Silver Eagle Coin PF 68 DCAM
£ 143.01
1986 S 1oz AMERICAN PROOF SILVER EAGLE COIN PCGS PR70 DCAM STUNNING
1986 S 1oz AMERICAN PROOF SILVER EAGLE COIN PCGS PR70 DCAM STUNNING
£ 799.00
1986 1oz Silver Walking Liberty Eagle.  ANANC MS67.  In Slab.
1986 1oz Silver Walking Liberty Eagle. ANANC MS67. In Slab.
£ 65.00
1986-S American Silver Eagle-NGC PF69 Ultra Cam**Hand Signed Mercanti, Key Date
1986-S American Silver Eagle-NGC PF69 Ultra Cam**Hand Signed Mercanti, Key Date
£ 99.32
1986 S 1oz AMERICAN PROOF SILVER EAGLE COIN NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO STUNNING (4)
1986 S 1oz AMERICAN PROOF SILVER EAGLE COIN NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO STUNNING (4)
£ 199.00
1986 American Silver Eagle Rainbow Toned Target Bullseye Toning Great Color
1986 American Silver Eagle Rainbow Toned Target Bullseye Toning Great Color
£ 277.82
1986 American Silver Eagle - Monster Toner Wowzer! - 1 Oz .999 Fine Silver
1986 American Silver Eagle - Monster Toner Wowzer! - 1 Oz .999 Fine Silver
£ 592.79

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