1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
Hero image 0 of 1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU, 0 of 4
U.S. Mint

1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU

4.9 stars out of 11 reviews
(4.9)|
11 ratings

Key item features


  • Coin Highlights:
    • Contains 1 oz of fine silver.
    • Multiples of 20 are packaged in mint issued tubes. All other Silver Eagle coins will come in protective packaging.
    • Worldwide mintage of 11,442,335 coins.
    • Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
    • Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s design showing Lady Liberty draped in an American flag, walking gracefully as the sun rises over a ridge.
    • Reverse: A heraldic eagle is shown below 13 small stars, representing the original colonies.
    • Guaranteed and backed by the U.S. Mint.

    Protect your American Silver Eagle with this clear plastic capsule or display it in style by adding an attractive jewelry bezel to your order.

    One of the most popular designs in American coinage, the Silver Eagle combines beauty with silver bullion appeal. Add the 1987 Silver Eagle to your cart today!

    History of the American Silver Eagle Program
    The U.S. Mint attempted to establish selling Silver bullion in the 1970s and early 1980s to help reduce the Defense National Stockpile. The reasoning was that domestic needs exceeded that of strategic needs. Many refiners had actually opposed the plan due to concerns of diminishing the need of in-state mining and possible reduction of Silver spot at the time. Throughout the back-and-forth, the United States did end up selling off large amounts of Silver (roughly 105 million troy ounces) but not as coin, as they had originally intended. When this happened, it did in fact cause the price of Silver to drop immediately. Many traders started unloading futures with the anticipation that price would fall, which it did. Over a span of several years and suspensions, it wasn’t until June 21, 1985, that the Senate finally agreed to an amendment by a voice vote. The amended bill was signed by President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1985. The bill, know as the “Liberty Coin Act” authorized the law of the American Silver Eagle program with an effective date of October 1, 1985, but came with stipulations that no coins may be struck or sold until September 1, 1986. Finally, after all of this, the first American Silver Eagle was released on November 24, 1986, and has gone on to become one of the most beloved, best-selling coins in the world.

    The Design (1986 to 2021)
    The obverse (front) of the coin was taken from the “Walking Liberty,” originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman, in 1916. The iconic design had already been a public favorite and one of the most beloved of any United States coinage of modern times, which made it an instant favorite among collectors and enthusiasts once released. The reverse (back) was designed by John Mercanti and portrayed a heraldic eagle behind a shield. The eagle holds a banner in its beak while grasping an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, an image that echoes the Great Seal of the United States. Above the eagle and below the legend are 13 five-pointed stars representing the original 13 colonies.

    Direct from the U.S. Mint
    The U.S. Mint does not sell its bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, they distribute their coins to only a handful of authorized purchasers who then sell the coins to the public. As one of these authorized purchasers, APMEX is able to get coins directly from the U.S. Mint and pass them along to you, our customer.

    NOTE: The coins you receive may exhibit some level of natural toning and/or oxidation such as spotting. This is a normal process that and can occur over time when exposed to hydrogen sulfide which is naturally occurring in the air.

    Compare Silver Eagles with Silver Maple Leaf coins and learn about the unique advantages the Silver American Eagle offers.
  • Coin
  • Silver
Current price is $149.42
Price when purchased online
  • Free shipping

How do you want your item?

How do you want your item?
Columbus, 43215
Arrives by Thu, Feb 5
|
Sold and shipped by APMEX, Inc.
4.657130837189735 stars out of 5, based on 4754 seller reviews(4.7)
Report an issue with this seller
Not returnable

About this item

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Compare with similar items

Comparison Overview:
Product

Viewing this item

1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
current price $149.42
1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
4.9 out of 5 Stars. 11 reviews
1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
current price $154.63
1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
4.6 out of 5 Stars. 5 reviews
1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGC
1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGC
current price $164.00
1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGC
5 out of 5 Stars. 2 reviews
2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
current price $143.17
2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
4.9 out of 5 Stars. 7 reviews
1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
current price $152.54
1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
5 out of 5 Stars. 9 reviews
2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
current price $156.71
2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
5 out of 5 Stars. 2 reviews
Comparison Chart:
Precious metal formCollectible Coin1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUCoin1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUCoin1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGCCoin2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUCoin1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUCoin2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
MaterialSilver1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUSilver1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUSilver1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGCSilver2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUSilver1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BUSilver2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
Metal percentage.9991987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU-1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU-1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGC.9992005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU.9991991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU.9992000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
Karats99.9 kt1987 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU99.9 kt1988 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU99.9 kt1987 American Silver Eagle MS-69 NGC99.9 kt2005 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU99.9 kt1991 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU99.9 kt2000 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU
Now hiding additional rows in the Table

Customer ratings & reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
stars11 ratings9 reviews
How item rating is calculated
  1. 5 stars91% (10)
  2. 4 stars9% (1)
  3. 3 stars0% (0)
  4. 2 stars0% (0)
  5. 1 star0% (0)
Filtered and sorted results would be available on the new 'Customer ratings & reviews' page.
Sort by |

Showing 1-3 of 9 reviews

Jan 28, 2025
George
Top Reviewer
Sold and shipped byAPMEX, Inc.
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

1987 1oz Silver American Eagle

This beautiful 1987 1oz Silver American Eagle is a must have for anyone's coin collection! This was the second year of the United States Mint production cycle in of these gorgeous coins! Don't wait any longer to add one to your collection as they will be nearly impossible to find as the years go by! Truly Brilliant Uncirculated coin. Stunning finish and beauty. Get yours today while they're in stock!

Incentivized Review
Helpful?6KZAETCO3YCH208042054
Oct 29, 2024
Helen
Sold and shipped byAPMEX, Inc.
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

No discoloration. very bright coin. very happy!

Incentivized Review
Helpful?6KZAETCO3YCH208042054
Jul 19, 2023
Marj
Sold byAPMEX, Inc.
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Easy way to buy silver.

I liked the convenience and trust of buying through Walmart.

Incentivized Review
Helpful?6KZAETCO3YCH208042054