1986 American Silver Eagle MS69

1986 American Silver Eagle MS69 has the kind of presence collectors notice — clear identity and classic U.S. coin appeal. As the first year of the American Silver Eagle series, it marks the beginning of the U.S. Mint's flagship one-ounce silver bullion coin.

The 1986 American Silver Eagle MS69 showcases Adolph Weinman Walking Liberty obverse with John Mercanti heraldic eagle reverse. Struck in .999 fine silver, this one troy ounce piece carries tangible value beyond its face denomination. Collectors and investors seek the 1986 American Silver Eagle MS69 for its highly liquid status in U.S. silver bullion, ideal for both stacking and collecting.

Key features

• Year: 1986
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: .999 fine silver
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Fineness: .999+ fine
• Silver content (ASW): 1 troy oz
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman obverse; John Mercanti reverse (Type 1)
• Obverse: Walking Liberty (adapted from 1916 half dollar)
• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield (Type 1, 1986-2021)
• Mint marks: Philadelphia, West Point (W), San Francisco (S) on proofs and special issues
• Varieties: Silver Eagle
• Mintage: Annual bullion, proof, and burnished issues
• Collector demand: Flagship U.S. silver bullion coin; collected by date and finish
• Grade: MS69