{"product_id":"1996-1-american-silver-eagle-pcgs-ms64-key-date-bullion-issue","title":"1996 $1  American Silver Eagle PCGS MS64 – Key Date Bullion Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThe 1996 American Silver Eagle is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"174\"\u003emost sought-after key dates\u003c\/strong\u003e in the entire series, making it a must-have for collectors. Struck by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this coin contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e1 full troy ounce of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining intrinsic value with strong numismatic demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eMS64 (Mint State 64)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, indicating a Brilliant Uncirculated coin with solid luster and detail, along with minor contact marks typical for the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eThe obverse features the iconic Walking Liberty design by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, while the reverse displays the heraldic eagle by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Mercanti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, representing strength, unity, and national pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whuehm\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oe2mwu\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 (Silver Dollar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ty9zn\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS64 (Mint State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"106qz0i\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hx6fce\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ydu8r8\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vp66fd\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kggfe3\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business Strike (Bullion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n72ycy\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eDesigners:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (obverse), \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Mercanti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eSince its introduction in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has become the official silver bullion coin of the United States. The 1996 issue stands out as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003elowest mintage regular bullion Silver Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with just over 3.6 million coins struck—significantly fewer than most other years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eThis low mintage has cemented the 1996 Silver Eagle as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003ekey date\u003c\/strong\u003e in the series, highly pursued by collectors aiming to complete a full date set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eThe 1996 Silver Eagle is widely recognized for its scarcity relative to other years. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eMS64 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohqeo4\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eEntry-level affordability for a key date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cxad9b\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eStrong collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14yr3oc\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eFull ounce of silver value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eHigher-grade examples command significantly higher premiums, making MS64 coins an attractive balance between cost and collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 1996 American Silver Eagle is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003etrue key date\u003c\/strong\u003e that no serious Silver Eagle collection is complete without. This MS64 example provides an excellent opportunity to own a historically important, low-mintage coin with both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003einvestment potential and lasting collector appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598545731747,"sku":"12253116","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1996-1-American-Silver-Eagle-PCGS-MS64-Key-Date-Bu-0.jpg?v=1776977676","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/es\/products\/1996-1-american-silver-eagle-pcgs-ms64-key-date-bullion-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}