The first American Silver Eagle coin was struck in SanFrancisco on October 29, 1986. Secretary of the Treasury James A. Baker IIIpresided over the striking ceremony held at the San Francisco Assay Office.According to a Chicago Sun-Times article, as Baker reached for theelectronic button on press No. 105, he turned to the audience and said, 'Idon't need a pick and shovel to start the San Francisco Silver Rush of 1986.

From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the S mint mark. From 1993 to 2000, they were minted at Philadelphia and these coins bear the P mint mark. From 2001 to 2008, they were minted at West Point and these coins bear the W mint mark. No proof versions were minted in 2009. Beginning again in 2010, the proof coins were minted at West Point and bear the W mintmark

After 35 years, the reverse of this iconic coin is getting a makeover later this year (2021)—don’t miss your chance to purchase the Full edition of the American Proof Silver Eagle One Ounce Coin PR70 with its original reverse design! Serious collectors, this is your opportunity to own the complete collection in perfect PR70 condition .

The obverse (heads) features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left.

The reverse features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon, and arrows in the left.

Each coin bears the mint mark reflecting at what mint it was struck.

Please note, this collection does not include the limited and special edition Proof Silver eagles that were released from the mint (for example: the 1995 W Proof Silver Eagle or the 2012 S Proof Silver Eagle are NOT included in this collection)

The American Proof Silver Eagle One Ounce Coin is a collector version of the official United States Mint American Eagle One Ounce Silver Bullion Coin.

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