1986 American Walking Liberty Silver $240

1986 American Walking Liberty Silver $240 This 1986 American Silver Eagle represents the inaugural year of the United States Mint’s official silver bullion program, making it a highly coveted "Key Date" for collectors. Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design, depicting Lady Liberty draped in the American flag as she strides toward a rising sun. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield, carrying an olive branch and arrows, signifying peace and strength. As the very first year of issue, the 1986 mintage holds significant historical value and serves as the cornerstone for any complete Silver Eagle collection. This particular specimen exhibits a brilliant luster and sharp details, housed in a protective flip to preserve its numismatic condition. Condition: The item appears to be in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, showing a strong luster and sharp details on the figure of Liberty and the rays of the sun. There is some minor surface milk spotting or hazing visible on the fields and light contact marks consistent with bulk handling, but no significant wear or circulation is evident. Mint: San Francisco (S) or Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), though the mint mark is located on the reverse which is not visible. Metal Content: .999 Fine Silver. Historical Context: This is the inaugural year of the American Silver Eagle program, which was authorized by the Liberty Coin Act of 1985 to provide a way for investors to purchase silver backed by the U.S. government. Strike Type: Business Strike. Grading: Ungraded/Raw. silver coin, american eagle, 1986, walking liberty, bullion, numismatics, currency, precious metal, silver dollar, coin collection, investment, united states mint, plastic sleeve, lot number 1986 silver eagle, american eagle silver coin, walking liberty silver, uncirculated silver dollar, bullon coin, us mint silver, rare coins, numismatics, fine silver 999, investment silver 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 auction closes, and in