The 2016 American Silver Eagle is a popular collectible coin issued by the United States Mint. It features a design of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. Coins minted in Philadelphia can be identified by the absence of a mintmark, as the Philadelphia Mint does not use one for Silver Eagles. The Silver Eagle contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and is highly sought after by both collectors and investors due to its silver content and iconic design.