1987 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

This is a 1987 American Silver Eagle, the official investment-grade silver bullion coin of the United States. The coin is composed of 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver with a diameter of 40.6 mm. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's iconic 'Walking Liberty' design, originally used on the half dollar from 1916 to 1947. This design depicts Lady Liberty draped in the American flag, striding toward a rising sun with laurel and oak branches in her arm, symbolizing civil and military glory. The word 'LIBERTY' arches over the top, with the phrase 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the right and the mintage year '1987' at the bottom. The reverse (not fully visible but implied by the series) typically features John Mercanti's heraldic eagle with a shield. This specific specimen appears to be in Excellent to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, housed within a protective clear plastic circular capsule. The strike is sharp, showing high detail in Liberty's gown and the radiating sunbeams. There is no visible heavy toning, milk spotting, or significant contact marks, suggesting it has been well-preserved since its second year of production in the series. The reflective surfaces indicate a high-quality bullion strike, characteristic of the United States Mint’s production standards for this era.