What you have is a silver bullion coin. It may have some value to those who collect such things but basically its value is just the silver it may contain. As of April 24, 2010 that value is $18.28 USD.
It sounds as if you have a bullion piece sold for its raw metal value. The current spot price of silver is about $14/oz.
This a bullion piece sold for its silver value. As of 8-26-11, it is worth about $40.00.
If you mean a 1988 Silver Eagle, only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $20.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1988 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today it's about $18.30.
If you mean a 1988 Silver Eagle only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $40.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1988 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today 3-27-11 it's about $37.32
If you mean a 1990 Silver Eagle only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $20.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1990 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today it's about $17.50.
The American Eagle Bullion Silver Dollars are minted in three locations: "S" - San Francisco "P" - Phillie, PA "W" - West Point
No 2005 Silver eagles were issued from the San Francisco Mint. Look at the coin again and post new question.
In 1996, proof silver eagles were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and these coins bear the "P" mintmark. Bullion silver eagle coins do not have mintmarks. A 1996 silver eagle without a mintmark is a bullion coin and was struck at the San Francisco Mint.
The U.S. did not mint any dollar coins in 1981 other than Susan B. Anthony small dollars that were included in Proof and Mint sets.Please check your coin again and post a new question with more details, including images and/or wording on the coin that might help to ID it. Mottoes such as "In God We Trust" or "E Pluribus Unum" are on ALL coins so you need to look for something unique / distinctive.ok how is this for info on that coinThe Frisco Mint started in 1854 before that it was the "U.S. ASSAY Office" which made those $50 slugs prior to becoming the Official US Mint 1854.In 1874 they made a new mint bldg. called the "S.F. Granite Lady." That lasted until Then in 1937 came the third bldg. However on 1955 they shut down this facility - but in 1962 they made it again "United States Assay Office at S.F. by Public Law 87-534."They made a few regular and special proof sets from 1964-65 onward until back to a real mint in 1988.SO........... I have a few coins that say on the front:Minted from the United States Stockpile Silver - 1981 (around the coin)Formerly stored at U.S. Assay Office San Francisco C C (inside front)One Troy Ounce Silver Trade Unit (outside rear)31.1 grams .999 fine silver with an eagle & US flag (inside rear)
Bullion Silver Eagle coins do not have mintmarks. From 1986 to 1998, they were minted at San Francisco. From 1999 to 2000, they were minted at Philadelphia and West Point. Since 2001, they have been minted only at West Point
A 2007-W Silver Eagle is one Troy ounce of pure silver.
Because the coin is not a silver eagle, with a date 1902 the coin is a MORGAN dollar. The first Silver Eagle was made in 1986.
A 1 pound Silver Eagle is worth about $200.
The symbol for Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp. in NASDAQ is: EAGL.