This coin is part of a series that was started in 1986 and has proven to be immensely popular with collectors. This 1997 American Silver Eagle was minted from one ounce of .999 silver and has been authenticated, encapsulated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the countries top third-party grading services, as Mint State 69, just one grade point from absolute perfection.