2026 Silver American Eagle NGC MS70 First Day of Issue

Add an artistic connection to the American Silver Eagle series with the 2026 Silver American Eagle NGC MS70 First Day of Issue Michael Gaudioso Signed. The American Silver Eagle has been a cornerstone of modern U.S. coinage since its debut in 1986, combining precious metal content with iconic designs that celebrate American liberty and strength. This 2026 issue contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and carries a legal tender face value of $1.

This example has been professionally certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and awarded the perfect Mint State 70 (MS70) grade. It also carries the First Day of Issue (FDI) designation and is paired with an authentic Michael Gaudioso signed NGC label. As the sculptor and engraver responsible for bringing the modern Silver Eagle reverse design to life, Gaudioso's signature creates a direct connection between the certified coin and one of the artists behind its imagery.

Classic Walking Liberty Obverse

The obverse showcases Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally created for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Liberty strides toward the rising sun while draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak in her left arm. The inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the 2026 date complete this enduring representation of American freedom.

Walking Liberty has appeared on the American Silver Eagle since the series began. The obverse was refreshed in 2021 using modern technology to restore additional elements from Weinman's original artwork, including his traditional artist mark, while maintaining the classic appearance that has helped define the American Silver Eagle for decades.

Modern Eagle Reverse Sculpted by Michael Gaudioso

The reverse provides an especially meaningful connection to the signed certification label. Designed by Emily Damstra and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, the modern reverse was introduced to the Silver Eagle series in 2021. It depicts a bald eagle approaching a landing with an oak branch held securely in its talons, creating a dynamic image symbolic of strength and endurance.

Surrounding inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.” Gaudioso's work helped translate Damstra's artwork into the sculpted form used to produce the coin, making his authentic signature on the NGC label a particularly fitting addition to this 2026 Silver American Eagle.

Perfect MS70 with Michael Gaudioso Signed Label

NGC awarded this coin the perfect MS70 grade, the highest grade available on the 70-point grading scale. An MS70 coin exhibits no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification, providing collectors with a top-grade example of the 2026-dated American Silver Eagle.

The coin is further distinguished by its First Day of Issue designation and authentic Michael Gaudioso signature label. NGC guarantees the authenticity of autographs appearing on its Signature Series labels, and Gaudioso has signed certification labels exclusively for NGC since 2021. Combining a perfect MS70 grade, FDI designation, signed label, and one-ounce silver format, this 2026 issue offers a distinctive addition for collectors of certified Silver Eagles and modern U.S. coin artistry.