Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States - A Complete Encyclopedia
Q. David Bowers
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1986 to Date Silver
AMERICAN EAGLES
Summary of Characteristics
1986 to 1993 American Eagles
Enabling legislation: Act of July 9, 1985.
Designers: Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman. Reverse:John Mercanti.
Weight and composition: 1 ounce (31.101 grams); 99.93% silver, 0.07% copper. "1 OZ PURE SILVER."
Characteristics: 40.6 mm. diameter; reeded edge.
Mints used: Uncirculated coins: Philadelphia; Proof coins: San Francisco.
Minting-Distribution Data
Silver prices represent yearly highs and lows on the commodity market for the bulk price per ounce.
1986 and 1987 Silver American Eagles: Market Values
1990 and 1991 Silver American Eagles: Market Values
1992 and 1993 Silver American Eagles: Market Values
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