Description
Why add the 1986 American Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Mercanti Signed Label to your collection?
This excellent 1986 American Silver Eagle earned the grade of Mint State 70 (MS70) from a team of expert graders at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
- This is an example from the First Year of Issue for the landmark American Silver Eagle series.
- This Silver Eagle was preserved for future generations of collectors with the remarkable John Mercanti Hand Signed Label.
- This American Silver Eagle bullion legal tender $1 coin.
- Each coin contains 1 oz. of .999 fine silver bullion.
- The mintage was limited to 5,393,005 coins.
Familiar Design Brilliance
Obverse: The familiar obverse design is based on Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty half dollar. This design features Lady Liberty walking while she is wrapped in the American Flag. Her hand is outstretched as she carries branches of oak and laurel.
Reverse: The reverse is probably the most famous design from 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, John M. Mercanti. The design features a Heraldic American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and holding arrows in one claw and the olive branch of Peace in the other.
MS70 with Mercanti Autograph
Mint State 70 is the highest grade possible on the Sheldon Numismatic Grading Scale. The coins have no flaws and exude the finest characteristics known. Reverse designer John Mercanti hand signed the coveted collector label.
