1996 1 OZ AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE PCGS69

Description

• Silver Content: Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, ensuring high purity for your investment.
• Certification: Graded MS69 by PCGS, this coin is nearly perfect, with only one or two minuscule imperfections visible under magnification, highlighting its exceptional condition.
• Design:
  • Obverse: Showcases Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic “Walking Liberty” design, where Liberty strides forward with an olive branch and a torch, symbolizing peace and enlightenment. The sun rises behind her, with the Capitol Building in the background. The inscriptions include “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and “1996”.
  • Reverse: Features John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle with shield, clutching an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness for defense. The coin is inscribed with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, “1 OZ. FINE SILVER”, and “ONE DOLLAR”.
• Mint: Struck by the United States Mint, this coin is part of the American Silver Eagle series, which began in 1986 and is known for its quality and design.
• Mintage: The 1996 Silver Eagle has one of the lowest mintages of the series at 3,603,386 coins, making it a key date for collectors.
• Packaging: Encased in a PCGS protective slab, which also serves as a certificate of authenticity, detailing the coin’s grade and specifications.
• Legal Tender: With a face value of $1, it’s backed by the U.S. Government, although its market value is significantly higher due to the silver content.

• Collector’s Appeal: The MS69 grade combined with the low mintage of the 1996 issue makes this coin highly desirable among collectors.
• Investment Potential: Silver Eagles are renowned for their liquidity and the trust they carry, backed by the U.S. Government. This coin’s condition and rarity further enhance its investment value.
• Historical Significance: The American Silver Eagle series represents a piece of American numismatic history, celebrated for its design and quality.
• Art and Craftsmanship: The detailed designs by Weinman and Mercanti are among the most admired in American coinage, providing both aesthetic and cultural value.