1996-P 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin (Box + CoA)

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1996-P 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin (Box + CoA)

$194.00

Year 1996
Mint Mark P-Philadelphia
Purity .999
Manufacturer US Mint
Thickness 2.98 mm
Diameter 40.6 mm
Condition New Proof
Face Value $1
Issuing Country United States
Obverse Designer Adolph Weinman
Reverse Designer John Mercanti
Edge Design Reeded
Series American Series
CoA No
Mintage 500,000
Packaging Type Box
Metal Weight 1 Troy Ounce

Categories: American Silver Eagles, Silver

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After years of declining demand and production, the American Silver Eagle hit the floor in 1996. This year saw the lowest total mintage in program history, with just 4.1 million coins struck. However, this was one of the only times in program history that the proof version had seen a jump in demand while the bullion coin sank.

One year early, 4.6 million bullion coins were struck compared to 438,000 proofs. In 1996, the US Mint struck just 3.6 million bullion coins and 500,000 proofs. So, while this was the lowest year for the program as a whole, it was not the lowest year for Proof American Silver Eagle production.

In the years to come, the American Silver Eagle would experience continual increases in demand. Production went up every year between 1996 and 2002, and even after leveling out in the early 2000s, production numbers at that time were still double those of the 1990s.

TOTAL MINTAGE OF PROOF COINS IN 1996 WAS 500,000!
11TH ANNUAL STRIKING OF THE AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE.
Ships to you in a commemorative box with a Certificate of Authenticity included.
Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States government.
Bears the “P” mint mark of the Philadelphia Mint.