1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle $1 Coin BU

Own the first chapter of America’s most iconic bullion series with the 1986 1 oz American Silver Eagle Coin BU — the debut issue that began nearly four decades of U.S. Mint silver excellence. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin marked the beginning of what would become the world’s most recognized and trusted silver bullion coin program.  

The American Silver Eagle was introduced in 1986 under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, authorized by Congress to promote investment in precious metals and reduce national silver stockpiles. Its debut release quickly became a cornerstone for both investors and collectors, combining silver purity with patriotic artistry. Every 1986 Silver Eagle was struck at the San Francisco Mint and bears no mintmark — distinguishing it as part of the program’s inaugural year and making it a historically significant piece in any collection.

• Contains: 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Face Value: $1 USD (backed by the U.S. government)
• Mint: San Francisco (no mintmark on bullion issues)
• Obverse: Features Adolph A. Weinman’s legendary Walking Liberty design, first used on the half dollar (1916–1947). Lady Liberty strides toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, holding oak and laurel branches that symbolize strength and peace.
• Reverse: Displays John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch beneath 13 stars representing the original colonies — a design that defined the series until 2021.