The mid-1990s saw the lowest period of mintage in the Proof American Eagle Silver Coin Series. Of the 10 lowest mintage figures in the program’s history, eight of those releases came in the 1990s. Right now, you can buy the 1996-P Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin in perfect condition online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an NGC protective plastic slab!
• 11th year of release for Proof American Eagle 1 oz silver coin!
• Limited number of certified perfect coins available!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) fully backed by the American government.
• Issued a Grade of PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• UCAM label.
• The obverse depicts Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse is the heraldic eagle of the United States.
• “P” mint mark from the Philadelphia Mint.

If you purchase a 1996-P Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin in this listing, you will receive a coin in perfect condition. Coins with a PF70 grade exhibit full, original mint luster with no detracting flaws present on the designs or background fields. The included UCAM label stands for ultra-cameo and refers to the presence of strong, frosted design elements on a deeply-mirrored, clear background field.

Obverse

The obverse side of the 1996-P Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin has the vision of Walking Liberty created by Adolph A. Weinman in 1916. Used on the half dollar from 1916 to 1947, Walking Liberty is a full portrait of Liberty in left-profile relief depicting her as she walks toward the sun on the horizon.

Reverse

On the reverse of 1996-P Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin is the heraldic eagle of the United States. The heraldic eagle was modified for this coin release in 1986 by John Mercanti. It depicts the bald eagle with the national shield on its chest.

History

1996 Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coins had a total mintage of500,000 coins. This is the fifth-lowest mintage in the programs history and occurred during a general time of low interest in silver, generally speaking, and in the collectible version of the American Eagle Silver Coins. At this point in the history of the program, all coins were produced at the Philadelphia Mint with a P mint mark visible on the reverse design field.

Ordering

These 1996-P Proof American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coins come sealed inside of a protective plastic slab to ensure the continued PF70 condition of the coin for decades to come.

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