In 1985, Congress gave the green light for the release of modern silver bullion coins in the United States, using silver from the National Defense Stockpile. This marked the beginning of a program that would later become the most sought-after in the world. Currently, you can get your hands on the 1986-S 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coins, available in pristine condition online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes in a PCGS plastic slab!
• 1st year of issue for the Proof Silver Eagle!
• Final mintage of 1,446,778 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• DCAM specimen.
• The obverse features Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse is the heraldic eagle.
• S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

Each 1986-S 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin available here comes in perfect condition. PR70 coins showcase full, original mint luster and have no detracting elements on the fields or design. DCAM stands for deep-cameo proof, highlighting the strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored, clear fields of the coin.

The San Francisco Mint took the lead in issuing American Silver Eagles in 1986, producing both the BU Silver Eagle and Proof Silver Eagle. San Francisco continued to strike the BU Silver Eagle until 1998 and the Proof Silver Eagle until 1992. From 2018 onwards, the San Francisco Mint has once again been involved in the production of Proof Silver Eagles.

The obverse of the 1986-S Proof American Silver Eagle features the image of Walking Liberty, depicting Liberty in left-profile relief walking toward the sun.

On the reverse side of the 1986-S 1 oz Proof Silver Eagles, the mint showcases the heraldic eagle of the United States. Modernized in 1986 by John Mercanti, this visual displays the bald eagle in front-facing relief supporting the US national shield.

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