2006 American Silver Eagle MS69

A classic U.S. issue with lasting collector interest, the 2006 American Silver Eagle continues the series the U.S. Mint launched in 1986 as its flagship one-ounce silver bullion coin. This piece carries Adolph Weinman’s Walking Liberty design on the obverse and John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle on the reverse, struck in .999 fine silver with a full one-troy-ounce weight.

The combination of historic imagery and precise modern execution gives the coin its distinctive presence in any collection. From the American Silver Eagle series, this issue fits naturally into type sets, year sets, and showcase collections. Its high liquidity and recognized purity make it equally appealing for stacking programs or for building a representative run of the series.

Key features

• Year: 2006
• 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