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1996 (S) American Silver Eagle

Strike Type
1996 (S) Silver Bullion coin

Coin Details

Year
1996
Denomination
Silver Bullion
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date
Designer
Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti
Mintage
3,603,386
Composition
.999 Fine Silver
Weight
31.1g
Diameter
40.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$186

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$21,850
Sold
Grade
MS70
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

A Silver Eagle from the San Francisco Mint, the 1996 (S) American Silver Eagle belongs to the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint sold 3,603,386 bullion Silver Eagles dated 1996. 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 design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti. Struck at the San Francisco Mint. Struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9900.

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