Type collectors know this coin never goes out of demand. The 1987 American Silver Eagle arrives here in MS69, ready to take center stage in any display or collection where strong visual presence matters. Its clean lines and sharp details make it an immediate focal point whether framed in a case or held for closer inspection. The obverse carries Adolph Weinman’s Walking Liberty design while the reverse shows John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle, both struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver.

As the U.S. Mint’s flagship one-ounce silver bullion coin since 1986, this issue combines classic American imagery with the straightforward appeal of pure silver. Collectors and investors continue to seek early dates like this one for type sets, liquidity, and stacking programs. Its combination of recognized design, bullion content, and certified grade gives buyers confidence that the piece will hold attention in any portfolio or showcase.

Key features

• Year: 1987
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: .999 fine silver
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Fineness: .999+ fine
• Silver content (ASW): 1 troy oz
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman obverse; John Mercanti reverse (Type 1)
• Obverse: Walking Liberty (adapted from 1916 half dollar)
• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield (Type 1, 1986-2021)
• Mint marks: Philadelphia, West Point (W), San Francisco (S) on proofs and special issues
• Varieties: Silver Eagle
• Mintage: Annual bullion, proof, and burnished issues
• Collector demand: Flagship U.S. silver bullion coin; collected by date and finish
• Grade: MS69