In 1986-S for the first time ever the United States Mint released a Limited Issue Liberty Eagle $1 One Dollar Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .999 Silver weighing one ounce of fine pure Silver.
The obverse is the rendition of Adolph A Weinman's magnificent Walking Liberty design originally prepared and executed for the nations first circulating half dollar coin in 1916. The reverse designed by John M Mercanti portrays a heraldic eagle with a shield. The eagle has arrows in the right talon and an olive branch in the left. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 1,446,778 Worldwide
Finished to the United States Mint Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .999 Silver Weighing One Ounce of Pure Silver
United States Mint Box with Certificate of Authenticity
