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American Silver Eagle 30th Anniversary.
The design of the Silver Eagle is taken from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. This coin was issued for circulation in the United States from 1916 to 1947. It was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and is considered to be one of the most beautiful US coin designs ever created.
The reverse of the coin, featuring a heraldic eagle, was designed by John Mercanti specifically for the series.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the program in 2016, both the proof and uncirculated versions of the coin were issued with a plain edge and incused designation of the 30th anniversary.
Sales for the 2016 W Burnished Silver Eagle reached 216,501 coins sold.
Sources: US Mint, Guide to American Silver Eagle Coins, Key Date Coins