2008 Proof American Eagle Silver Dollar with Original Packaging

The American Silver Eagle is the official Silver coin of the United States. The obverse design of the coin is similar to that of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar series produced from 1916 to 1946, and is considered by most coin collectors to be one of the most popular U.S. coin designs. They were authorized by the United States Congress and its weight and content is certified by the United States Mint. They were first issued on November 24, 1986. The coin has a face value of $1.00 and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of .999 pure silver.