1999-P Proof Silver Eagle (Box & COA)

The 1999-P Proof Silver Eagle represents the fourth installment in the Philadelphia Mint's run of Proof Silver Eagles, continuing a strong tradition of craftsmanship and collectibility. Struck with frosted devices and deep mirror-like fields, this coin exhibits the exceptional quality that has come to define the series. Issued with its original U.S. Mint presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), the 1999-P remains a collector favorite as the millennium approached.

Historical Insight

With the turn of the millennium around the corner, the 1999-P Proof Silver Eagle was released during a time of heightened interest in precious metals and Y2K-driven demand. Its mintage of just under 550,000 is higher than earlier "P" mint issues, but the coin's place in the final stretch of Philadelphia's production run adds lasting collector value. It is the second-to-last Proof Silver Eagle to bear the "P" mintmark, giving it added significance for mintmark-focused collectors.

Collector Note

The 1999-P is ideal for completing the five-year "P-Mint" Proof Eagle subset (1996-2000) and serves as a pivotal piece for collectors aiming to track the transition from Philadelphia to West Point in 2001.

Highlights:

• Year: 1999
• Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Features Adolph A. Weinman's classic Walking Liberty design, with Liberty striding toward the dawn, draped in the U.S. flag and holding laurel and oak branches—symbols of peace and strength.
• Reverse: John Mercanti's heraldic eagle design includes a shield, arrows, and olive branch beneath 13 stars representing the original colonies.
• Condition: Proof
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA