1986 American Walking Liberty Silver $240

1986 American Walking Liberty Silver $240 This 1986 American Silver Eagle represents the historic inaugural year of the United States Mint’s official bullion program, making it a highly coveted foundational piece for any numismatic collection. Struck from one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design, originally seen on the half dollar from 1916 to 1947, portraying Lady Liberty enveloped in the stars and stripes as she strides toward a rising sun. This specific specimen is housed in a protective vinyl flip labeled 0068 and exhibits the brilliant luster and sharp strike characteristic of early mintage years. As the premier date of the series, the 1986 issue carries a significant premium over base silver spot prices due to its "key date" status and historical importance as the first year of the world's most popular silver bullion coin. Condition: The item appears to be in uncirculated condition, exhibiting a strong luster and sharp details on the high points of the design. There are minor surface abrasions or "bag marks" visible in the fields, which are typical for bullion coinage. No significant wear or heavy circulation is present. Mint: San Francisco (based on the 1986 issue year for this series). Metal Content: .999 Fine Silver. Historical Context: The 1986 date marks the inaugural year of the American Silver Eagle program, authorized by the Liberty Coin Act of 1985. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic "Walking Liberty" design, originally used on the half dollar from 1916 to 1947. Strike Type: Business Strike (Bullion). Grading: Ungraded (Raw). American Silver Eagle, 1986, bullion, silver coin, numismatics, Walking Liberty, United States Mint, precious metal, coin flip, collector, investment, one ounce silver 1986 American Silver Eagle, silver bullion, collectible coins, numismatics, walking liberty silver, 1 oz silver coin, United States Mint, vintage silver eagle, investment grade silver, precious metals IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the