2006 (W) American Silver Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,606 NGC Genuine 05-12-2021 eBay

Description

Part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series, the 2006 (W) American Silver Eagle is a Silver Eagle from the West Point Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 10.7 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 6 variants, accounting for 76% of the year's 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+). The 20th Anniversary set introduced the first burnished (W) Silver Eagle. Coined at the West Point Mint, which transitioned from bullion depository to a dedicated production facility for commemorative and investment-grade coins. Auction record: $4,606 NGC Genuine 05-12-2021 eBay. Struck in 99.93% silver, .007% copper, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9981.