Item Description
 
The 2016 American Silver Eagle 1 oz Coin continues the tradition of the United States Mint’s flagship silver bullion program, featuring one of the most iconic designs in American coinage history. Since its introduction in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has remained a cornerstone of precious metals investing and collecting, valued for both its purity and timeless artistry.
 
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the coin showcases the legendary Walking Liberty design, originally created by Adolph A. Weinman, a student of the famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Introduced on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916, the design has long been admired for its graceful symbolism of freedom and progress.
 
The reverse design complements the elegance of Walking Liberty with the powerful image of the heraldic eagle, inspired by the Great Seal of the United States. This pairing of classic American imagery has helped make the American Silver Eagle one of the most recognizable bullion coins in the world.
 
Round Highlights
 
Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
 
Produced by the United States Mint
 
Legal tender backed by the U.S. government
 
Features the iconic Walking Liberty design
 
Reverse displays the heraldic eagle
 
One of the most recognized silver bullion coins worldwide
 
 
Design Details
 
The American Silver Eagle series combines historic American coin artistry with modern bullion standards. Since its introduction in 1986, the coin has become the official silver bullion coin of the United States and a global benchmark for investment-grade silver.
 
The designs featured on the coin celebrate both the nation’s ideals and its heritage through classic American symbolism.
 
Obverse
 
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design, depicting Lady Liberty striding toward the rising sun draped in the Stars and Stripes. She carries laurel and oak branches, symbolizing civil and military honor, representing the American ideals of growth, expansion, and hope for the future.
 
Reverse
 
The reverse displays the heraldic eagle design created by U.S. Mint sculptor John Mercanti, inspired by the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle is shown behind a shield while holding an olive branch and arrows, with thirteen stars above the eagle representing the original American colonies.