For just the second time in program history, the Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin surpassed the 1-million mark in mintage in 2006. On the 20th anniversary of the programs release, the 2006 Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin set the second-highest mintage in the series as demand for the commemorative date mark soared. Provident Metals now has the 2006-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin available to you for purchase in perfect condition.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a PCGS protective plastic slab!
• 20th anniversary for the Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver coin!
• Limited number of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the government of the United States.
• Bears a Grade of PR70 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Comes with a DCAM label.
• Walking Liberty on the obverse of the coin.
• Heraldic eagle of the United States on the reverse of the coin.
• Features a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

When you purchase the 2006-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin in this listing, the coin you receive comes with a perfect certification from the PCGS. Coins in this condition showcase full, original mint luster and present with no detracting flaws of any kind. The included DCAM label indicates the coins have strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored, clear background fields. DCAM stands for deep-cameo.

Obverse

Walking Liberty is depicted on the obverse of the 2006-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin. Designed in 1916, this image comes from Adolph A. Weinman and originally featured on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin in production for circulation in the US from 1916 to 1947.

Reverse

The heraldic eagle of the United States is the oldest coin design in the nations history and it was created first in 1792 by Robert Scot. This version of the crest was modified in 1986 for the release of this series by John Mercanti. Scot was the first Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, while Mercanti served as the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 2006 to 2010.

History

Only one year has seen a higher mintage in the series than the 2006-W Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin. The 1986 coin sold 1.446 million specimens for the program debut, while the 2006 coin sold 1.092 million specimens on the 20th anniversary of the series. A reverse proof coin struck in 2006 by the Philadelphia Mint sold an additional 248,875 coins.

Ordering

All of the 2006-W Proof American Eagle Silver Coins in this listing are shipped to you sealed inside of a protective plastic slab.

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