{"product_id":"vintage-1988-academy-1-ozt-999-fine-silver-round","title":"Vintage - 1988 Academy Corporation 1 Ozt .999 Fine Silver Round","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eA classic piece of vintage American bullion from the golden era of private mint silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e1988 Academy Corporation Silver Trade Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sought-after vintage bullion round that captures the timeless appeal of privately minted silver from the 1980s. Struck from \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, these rounds were produced during a period when private mints helped meet growing investor demand for physical silver, creating distinctive designs that have become increasingly collectible today. As Academy Corporation trade units are no longer produced, surviving examples have earned a loyal following among vintage bullion enthusiasts. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe obverse features a stately \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eclassical Greek temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing knowledge, stability, and enduring values. Encircling the design are the words \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\"Academy Corporation\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the date \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e prominently displayed below. The architectural motif gives the round a refined, timeless appearance that sets it apart from many contemporary bullion issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eThe reverse displays a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003ebalance scale\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by laurel wreaths, representing fairness, integrity, and the enduring value of precious metals. Surrounding the design are the inscriptions \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\"ONE TROY OUNCE,\" \"SILVER TRADE UNIT,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\".999 FINE SILVER,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizing both its silver content and its role as a bullion investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eVintage trade units like this have become increasingly desirable because they represent an era of private mint production that has largely disappeared. Unlike modern bullion issues that are struck in massive quantities year after year, Academy Corporation rounds are finite in number, making them appealing to collectors who appreciate both historical bullion and low-premium vintage silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vpeys4\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xjlz38\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhsqd\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2rpvr\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o3v59z\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Troy Ounce (31.1 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15sqzen\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j4hhuu\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zhk21a\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Greek temple with \"Academy Corporation\" and the date 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13g4ilg\" data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balance scale surrounded by laurel wreaths with weight and purity inscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eWhether you're building a vintage bullion collection, searching for harder-to-find private mint silver, or simply appreciate the artistry of classic trade units, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e1988 Academy Corporation Silver Trade Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding addition that blends history, craftsmanship, and investment-grade silver into one collectible piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive \u003cstrong data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eone 1988 Academy Corporation 1 oz Silver Trade Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a vintage silver round, each piece may display natural toning, light contact marks, or other signs of age acquired through decades of storage and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2899\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eStack Sensibly. Collect Creatively.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elevented","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55851152375881,"sku":"1988Academy","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0279\/4825\/files\/IMG_2258.jpg?v=1785189752","url":"https:\/\/stackers-paradise.com\/products\/vintage-1988-academy-1-ozt-999-fine-silver-round","provider":"Stackers Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}