1996 (P) American Silver Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$21,850 MS70 09-11-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1996 (P) American Silver Eagle is a Silver Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.6 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 52% of production. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory — Adolph Weinman's iconic design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti — the most reproduced coin image in history (1986-2020) or an eagle in flight carrying an oak branch, the redesigned reverse by Emily Damstra introduced in 2021 (2021+). Lower bullion mintage makes the 1996 a semi-key date in the series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $186. Struck in 99.93% silver, .007% copper, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9900.
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