2016-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin (Box + CoA)

Amidst continuous years of record-breaking production, the American Silver Eagle coin series achieved a remarkable milestone in 2016. Marking the 30th anniversary of the nations beloved silver bullion coin program alongside the American Gold Eagle, the 2016-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin is now available at BGASC. Get yours today. **Highlights:** - **Comes in a commemorative box with a Certificate of Authenticity!** - **30th Anniversary of the American Silver Eagle series!** - **Mintage total of 651,467!** - Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. - Issued a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the United States. - Walking Liberty from Adolph A. Weinman is located on the obverse. - John Mercantis heraldic eagle is displayed on the reverse. - The W mint mark signifies these coins were produced at the West Point Mint. Each 2016-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin is housed in a distinctive display box from the US Mint and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This release represents the 30th anniversary of this legendary coin program. **Obverse** Not just the American Silver Eagle, but also the 100th anniversary of Adolph A. Weinmans Walking Liberty design was celebrated in 2016. Initially created in 1916 for use on the nations half-dollar coin, the Walking Liberty design returned in 1986 to be featured on the American Silver Eagle obverse after a 39-year absence. Inscriptions read LIBERTY, 2016, and IN GOD WE TRUST. **Reverse** The reverse of the 2016-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin features the modern version of the heraldic eagle of the United States, designed by John Mercanti, who served as Chief Engraver at the United States Mint from 1986 until his retirement in 2010. Inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, W, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, and ONE DOLLAR. **History** Introduced in 1986 as the official silver bullion coin of the United States, the American Silver Eagle program expanded in 2006 to include the regular production of a burnished coin. Proof strikes have also been released annually, along with the bullion coins, since 1986. The lone exception was in 2009, due to economic uncertainty. **Ordering** Contact BGASC at 888-992-4272, chat with us online, or send us an email with any inquiries about these extraordinary coins. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.