1995 $1 Silver Eagle MS66 Certification #49508350, PCGS #9886

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The 1995 American Silver Eagle

1995 proved to be a quiet year for American Silver Eagle bullion coin production. Following the 1994 mid-term elections, investors saw greater opportunity in a surging stock market than in precious metals. Consequently, silver prices flatlined throughout most of the year, averaging $5.20 an ounce.

The 1995 Silver Eagle (#9886) falls squarely in the middle of a three-year low-mintage run. Mintages dropped to a then-record low of 4,227,319 coins in 1994 (#9876), followed by 4,672,051 in 1995, before reaching an all-time series low of 3,603,386 in 1996 (#9900). Production remained subdued through 1998 (#9929) before the Y2K surge broke the drought in 1999 (#9947).

Notable Signature Labels

PCGS has certified 1995 American Silver Eagles featuring a variety of signature labels, a few of which are quite rare*.

Thomas Cleveland, Blue Eagle (Coin Designer) | (#939851) Unique: MS70
Emily S. Damstra (Coin Designer) | (#893025) 4 coins: 3 MS69, 1 MS70
David Hall (PCGS Co-Founder) | (#916900) Unique: MS70
John Mercanti, Engraver Series Mercanti Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#813433) 2 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, Flag (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#697991) 13 coins: all MS70
John Mercanti, Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#530891) 52 coins: 47 MS69, 5 MS70
John Mercanti, Silver Eagle Signature (U.S. Mint Chief Engraver) | (#880706) 59 coins: all MS70
Ed Moy, Signature (U.S. Mint Director) | (#532500) 52 coins: 50 MS69, 2 MS70.
Michael Reagan, Silver Eagle (Media Personality) | (#831374) 16 coins: all MS69

*Signers' coin populations may change over time. Additional Mercanti and Moy coins may exist under the standard PCGS coin number.

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PCGS #

9886

Designer

Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

40.60 millimeters

Weight

31.10 grams

Mintage

4672051

Metal

99.93% Silver, .007% Copper

Pop Higher

14234

Pop Lower

201

Region

The United States of America

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PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	4400000	R-1.0	1 / 20 TIE	N/A
All Grades	N/A		1 / 20 TIE	N/A
60 or Better	N/A		1 / 20 TIE	N/A

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	4400000
All Grades	N/A
60 or Better	N/A

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades
60 or Better

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 20 TIE
All Grades	1 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 20 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	N/A
All Grades	N/A
60 or Better	N/A

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, December 28, 2025, Lot 1948101 - $1,524.38.
2	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, September 28, 2025, Lot 1917961 - $1,305.
2	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, June 15, 2025, Lot 1759955 - $956.25; "The Scott Wray Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).
2	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1753937 - $900.
2	PCGS MS70	GreatCollections, May 18, 2025, Lot 1753936 - $1,152. "The 5540PPD Silver Eagles, Circulation Strikes (1986-present) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#1 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, December 28, 2025, Lot 1948101 - $1,524.38.

#2 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, September 28, 2025, Lot 1917961 - $1,305.

#2 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, June 15, 2025, Lot 1759955 - $956.25; "The Scott Wray Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).

#2 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, June 1, 2025, Lot 1753937 - $900.

#2 PCGS MS70

GreatCollections, May 18, 2025, Lot 1753936 - $1,152. "The 5540PPD Silver Eagles, Circulation Strikes (1986-present) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry).