Item Description
 
The 1988 American Silver Eagle 1 oz Coin represents the third annual release in the United States Mint’s flagship silver bullion program. Introduced in 1986, the American Silver Eagle quickly became one of the most recognized and widely traded bullion coins in the world, valued for its government backing, iconic design, and investment-grade silver purity.
 
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the coin continues the series’ tradition of pairing historic American coin artistry with modern bullion standards. The 1988 issue features the timeless Walking Liberty design on the obverse alongside the classic heraldic eagle reverse, a design combination that defined the American Silver Eagle program for decades.
 
With its globally recognized imagery and trusted silver content, the 1988 American Silver Eagle remains an important early issue within one of the most successful bullion programs ever produced by the United States Mint.
 
Round Highlights
 
Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
 
Third annual release in the American Silver Eagle series
 
Produced by the United States Mint
 
Legal tender with a face value of $1 USD
 
Guaranteed by the United States government
 
One of the most recognized silver bullion coins worldwide
 
 
Design Details
 
The American Silver Eagle combines historic coin artistry with modern bullion production. The series debuted in 1986 following the passage of the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, establishing the official silver bullion coin of the United States.
 
From its introduction through 2021, the series featured the pairing of Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design with John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle, creating one of the most recognizable designs in modern coinage.
 
Obverse
 
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design, originally created in 1916 for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Lady Liberty strides toward the rising sun with her right arm extended, draped in the American flag, while carrying laurel and oak branches symbolizing civil and military honor. The inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year 1988 appear within the design.
 
Reverse
 
The reverse displays the heraldic eagle design created by U.S. Mint engraver John Mercanti, inspired by the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle stands behind a shield while holding arrows and an olive branch, representing strength and the desire for peace. Above the eagle are thirteen stars, symbolizing the original American colonies, along with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “1 OZ. FINE SILVER – ONE DOLLAR.”