Back in the early days of the American Silver Eagle program, these coins weren’t as popular as they are today. While the US Mint is now experiencing record demand, let’s take a step back to 1989. At that time, the 1989-S Proof American Silver Eagle coin is available here at BullionMax with a flawless certification.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes in NGC plastic slabs!
• Marks the 4th annual production of Proof American Silver Eagle coins!
• Limited mintage of 617,694!
• Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
• Face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Earned a grade of PF70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Boasts ultra-cameo visuals.
• The obverse features the iconic Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse, you’ll find the heraldic eagle.
• Features the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint.

Proof American Silver Eagle coins were minted by the United States Mint for the first 8 years of the program’s history. Interestingly, from 1986 to 1993, the San Francisco Mint struck both the bullion and proof versions. However, the Proof American Silver Eagle shifted to the Philadelphia Mint after 1993, while the bullion continued at San Francisco.

On the obverse of the 1989-S 1 oz Proof Silver Eagle, you will find Walking Liberty. The design shows the figure of Liberty in left-profile relief walking toward the sun on the horizon.

The reverse field of 1989-S Proof American Silver Eagles includes the heraldic eagle. John Mercanti modernized this classic seal in 1986 for the debut of the American Silver Eagle.

The mintage of 617,000 coins in 1989 for Proof American Silver Eagles is among the highest in Silver Eagle history for a single year. It wasn’t until the 2000s that the Mint witnessed proof demand reach this level again.

Each of the 1989-S Proof American Silver Eagle coins listed here holds a top-notch grade of PF70 from the NGC. Coins in this condition exhibit full, original mint luster and are free from any detracting flaws.

The ultra-cameo designation is reserved for coins with strong, frosted finishes on the design set and deeply-mirrored, clear background fields. This UCAM finish creates the impression of a design set floating above the background field.

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