1986 American Silver Eagle -(S) $1 Struck at San Francisco Mint MS70

1986 American Silver Eagle -(S) $1 Struck at San Francisco Mint MS70 is the first-year issue of the U.S. Mint’s flagship one-ounce silver bullion program. Struck at the San Francisco Mint and graded MS70, this coin pairs the classic Walking Liberty obverse by Adolph Weinman with John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle reverse on a full ounce of .999 fine silver.

The 1986 San Francisco strike marks the debut of the American Silver Eagle series, giving collectors a recognized key-date entry point. Its MS70 grade and San Francisco mint mark add a precise variety collectors seek when assembling complete date-and-mint sets. Type-set builders, registry collectors, and stackers alike value the 1986 San Francisco issue for its liquidity, historical significance, and bullion content, making it a reliable anchor in any American Silver Eagle collection.

Key features

• Year: 1986
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: .999 fine silver
• Silver content: 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: Proof, burnished, reverse proof, and anniversary finishes
• Mintage: Annual bullion, proof, and burnished issues
• Collector demand: Flagship U.S. silver bullion coin; collected by date and finish
• Grade: MS70