The 1987 Silver Dollar was first minted in 1986 although Congress first authorized its minting in 1985.
They are made of a content of .
999 fine silver and considered to be some of the finest silver coins that have ever been made and distributed in the United States.
They stand right up there when it comes to beauty as well.
Although the value of the 1987 Eagle Dollar is said to be its face value, its beauty and elegance have increased its value to coin collectors and investors.
Silver coin collectors throughout the world collect the 1987 Silver Dollars.
Description of the 1987 Silver Dollar The large size and excellent silver content of the 1987 Silver Dollars is only a couple of the reasons why it is so popular.
The obverse design of this dollar coin is based on the U.
S.
Walking Liberty half dollar, an excellent collector's piece designed by Adolf Alexander Weinman, a German immigrant sculptor.
The reverse side of the Eagle Silver Dollar is designed by John Mercanti, a sculptor for the United States Mint.
The front of the 1987 Silver Dollar has a Liberty walking towards the sunrise (with the sun on the bottom left).
She's carrying branches of oak and laurel in her arms, which symbolize civil and military glory.
Also surrounding her is a drape filled with the Stars and Stripes, also symbolic of the nation.
In God We Trust is written on the bottom right with the date of the coin on the bottom.
LIBERTY is on the top of the coin.
The reverse side of this dollar has a bold heraldic eagle behind a shield.
He's holding arrows on the left side and an olive branch on the right side.
The thirteen stars are right about the eagle's head.
The words E Pluribus Unum are on both sides of the head.
The bottom has 1 OZ.
PURE SILVER ONE DOLLAR inscribed.
This description alone has contributed to making this silver dollar very much in demand.
Content of the 1987 Eagle Silver Dollar The 1987 Silver Dollars have a diameter of 1.
598" and are .
117" thick.
Contributing to the excellence of these coins is the fact that they are made with one troy ounce of pure silver.
Also known as Silver Eagle Dollars, they are exceptionally large and very impressive coins, making them a great addition to any coin collection or investment portfolio.
The Eagle 1987 Silver Dollar is also a very affordable way to get started in metal investments as well as offering a great diversification in your portfolio.
The Eagle 1987 Silver Dollar may have been originally meant as investment tools, but their beauty and uniqueness have made them a great addition to coin collections.
Not only is the 1987 Silver Dollar an item of beauty and value but they are also known for their extreme durability and excellent silver content.
This reeded edge (201 reeds) coin continues to hold a place of honor in many silver coin collections.