The American Silver Eagle is more than just a bullion item; it’s also one of the world’s most beloved collectible coins. Although it was developed for investment purposes, the Silver Eagle has attracted a tremendous numismatic following over the past 30+ years. The #1 reason why collectors adore the Silver Eagle: its stunning design. The coin borrows its obverse motif from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, which was produced from 1916 to 1947. Numismatists regard the “Walker” as being one of the most beautiful coins ever struck for circulation. When Congress authorized the 1 oz Silver Eagle in 1985, the Mint decided to revive this iconic design.
1935 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
There’s one more reason why the Silver Eagle is so widely collected: affordability. A complete year set of 1986 to 2017 Silver Eagles, even in near-perfect condition, is still reasonably priced. Compare this to a complete set of 1916 to 1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollars, which would cost over half a million dollars in Gem Uncirculated! By contrast, a 32-piece complete American Silver Eagle set in NGC MS69 can be had for under $1,400.
While current-year Silver Eagles may be easy to find in quantity, earlier dates are a completely different animal. Even coins struck just 5 to 10 years ago can be challenging to locate. Silver Eagles issued before 2000 are especially hard to find – and especially so in near-perfect condition. The older dates are much more likely to show marks, scratches, toning, and other blemishes. The poster child of this phenomenon is the low-mintage 1996 issue. Most coins from this year are hazy and heavily abraded. Only a tiny percentage can qualify as MS69!
1986 to 2017 Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Set
Today, we can offer you complete 32-piece 1986 to 2017 American Silver Eagle sets graded NGC MS69 for just $1,349.95 per set. Each set is delivered in two hard plastic NGC boxes for easy storage and presentation. These 32-piece Silver Eagle collections contain one of every bullion issue produced since inception – including key dates like the rare 1996. As near-perfect MS69 coins, these pieces display immaculate surfaces, intense luster, sharp strikes, and stunning eye appeal. They have the basic look of an MS70 without the massive price tag. According to the NGC Price Guide, this set in MS70 has a value of $84,764!
In all of American numismatics, these Silver Eagle collections might provide the most “bang for the buck.” Each set is complete, in near-perfect condition, and features America’s most beautiful coin. Plus, at just $1,349.95 per set, your cost is well below the NGC Price Guide’s suggested value of $1,892. Compared to the Price Guide value for an MS70 collection, these 69 sets are a steal! We can’t think of another item that combines such strong collector appeal and value.
Until next time, Let your stack soar to great heights…
Jake Haugen
VP Purchasing & Sales
Provident Metals
Will additional coins be available in ms69 grade?
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