2006-P American Silver Eagle
The 2006-P American Silver Eagle had a mintage of just 250,000 from the Philadelphia Mint. Unlike a regular Uncirculated Philadelphia Mint coin, the 2006-P American Silver Eagle is a reverse proof coin that has the ‘P’ mint mark, unlike the regular coins. This reverse proof was the first coin to have this format out of any U.S. coin. The 2006-P American Silver Eagle had the second lowest mintage out of the series.
History of the 2006-P American Silver Eagle
The 2006-P American Silver Eagle was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Silver Eagle coin program. A reverse proof gives the coin a brilliant mirror-like appearance, yet with a satiny finish. The design on the obverse of the American Silver Eagle was inspired by the “Walking Liberty” design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar that was designed by Adolph Weinman. It was one of the most beloved designs of all American coins and was revived for the American Silver Eagle coins. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti. It features the American Bald Eagle behind a shield. The eagle is holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Above the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars that represent the 13 original colonies.
2006-P American Silver Eagle Value
The 2006-P American Silver Eagle price can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to upwards of over four thousand dollars depending on the grade of the coin. While this was a unique coin, it’s still relatively affordable and accessible for collectors. The 2006-P American Silver Eagle would make a great addition to any Silver Eagle coin series collection.
Type of coin: One Dollar
Year: 2006-P American Silver Eagle
American Silver Eagle Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 250,000
Metal content: 99.93% Silver, .007% Copper
Face value: One Dollar
Weight: 31.10 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti
Diameter: 40.60 millimeters