
2016-W 1 oz Burnished Silver American Eagle PCGS SP 69 First Strike - 30th Anniversary This incredibly beautiful 2016-W 1 oz Burnished Silver American Eagle PCGS SP 69 First Strike - 30th Anniversary is one of the few early issued and highly graded exclusive American Silver Eagle versions which bears the unique “30th Anniversary” smooth lettered edge, making this collectible a treasured keepsake and an exceptional gift for any passionate numismatist. The American Silver Eagles were issued for the first time in 1986, and the US Mint adopted the astounding heraldic eagle & Walking Liberty design for their mintage. This spectacular coin was initially released in proof and bullion editions, but in 2006 the mint also added the Burnished Silver Eagle. This astonishing coin is struck from specially polished planchets which offer the coin a smooth, matte-like and heavily contrasted appearance. This superb coin is one of the few early released, highly graded, “30th Anniversary” lettered smooth edged coin that is a one-of-a-kind addition. Coin Features: SP 69 First Strike graded by PCGS. Carries an exclusive matte finish, uniquely smooth “30th Anniversary” lettered edge and “W” mint mark. Minted from 1 oz. of .999 fine silver. Issued with a $1 denomination backed by the US Government. Obverse: Features the well-known Walking Liberty image created by Adolph A. Weinman. The graceful figure of Lady Liberty is pictured as walking confidently against the sunrise and holding branches of oak and laurel, being encircled by the engravings “2016,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “LIBERTY.” Reverse: Showcases the majestic image of a heraldic eagle, holding an olive branch, a shield, arrows and the magnificent “E PLURIBUS UNUM” banner, framed by the coin’s purity, weight and face value, along with the “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” inscription. Bull