1996-P NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

1996-P NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, American Silver Eagle coins are one of the favorite silver coins among collectors and investors alike. 

Comprising 1 Troy oz of 99.9% pure silver, these coins bear the iconic designs of Weinman's Walking Liberty and Mercanti's Heraldic Eagle. Their legal tender status, coupled with their exquisite artistry, makes them a prized addition to any collection.

Proof Silver Eagles follow the series patterns regarding weight, metal content, purity, face value, and design, but they exhibit a mirror-like luster, which accents the intricate design details.

These coins, in particular, were minted in the Philadelphia Mint and bear the “P” mint mark.

At SD Bullion, you can find 1996-P 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof coins graded by NGC as PF-69 samples.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-69 by NGC;
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
• Proof coin;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Issued in the Philadelphia Mint and bears the “P” mint mark;
• Hold a USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
• The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design;
• The reverse stamps John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle design;

The Design

The obverse showcases Lady Liberty walking toward the sun's rays. She has oak and laurel branches in one arm while extending her other in a welcoming gesture, with the American flag draped over her shoulder. 

The words "LIBERTY," the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of mintage are also engraved.

The reverse depicts the majestic eagle with the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak. Thirteen stars above the eagle's head represent the original colonies. 

The engravings "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR" indicate the coin's face value, weight, metal content, and purity, along with the "P" mint mark.

An NGC PF-69 Coin

The Sheldon Grading Scale ranges from 1 to 70 and is used as a parameter for third-party services, like NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, to appraise and grade coins.

According to the scale, PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

Buy 1996-P NGC PF-69 1 oz American Silver Eagle Proof Coins at SD Bullion

US Proof Silver Eagle is a testament to timeless beauty and patriotic symbolism.

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