American Silver Eagle (Proof) Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the American Silver Eagle (Proof) based on real-time silver spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure silver content of the coin (1 troy oz at 99.9% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by United States Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the American Silver Eagle (Proof), typical dealer premiums range from 12% to 22% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $81–$89 at current spot prices.
American Silver Eagle (Proof) Specifications
| Country of Issue | United States |
| Minted By | United States Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1986 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | 99.9% (0.999 fine) |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 40.60 mm |
| Thickness | 2.98 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~300,000–700,000 per year |
About the American Silver Eagle (Proof)
The Proof American Silver Eagle is the collector version of the world's best-selling silver bullion coin. Struck multiple times on specially polished planchets, proof coins feature mirror-like fields (backgrounds) with frosted raised designs — the "cameo" effect. They come in official US Mint boxes with certificates of authenticity. While the bullion version is for investment, proofs are both investment and numismatic collectibles commanding significant premiums.
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