![]() Rare Coin Created In The 10th Anniversary of American EaglesĪnother interesting year for the Silver American Eagles was 1995. Since 2001, the Uncirculated Proof Silver Eagles have been produced solely at West Point mint. (Since the coins have no mint mark, there’s no way to track where they originated.) From 1999-2000, they were produced in both Philadelphia and West Point. Uncirculated (non burnished version) American Eagle production facility and mint mark by year outside the Burnished Uncirculated coins which have a “W” mint mark, all Uncirculated American Eagle Silver coins have never had a mint mark.įrom 1986-1988, Uncirculated Silver Eagles were minted at the Philadelphia facility. Since 2001, Proof Silver Eagles have been minted at West Point and have the “W” mint mark. From 1993 through 2000, they were produced in Philadelphia and held the “P” mint mark. Mint Facility And Mint Mark Changes Throughout American Eagle Seriesįrom 1986-1992, American Silver Eagle Proof versions were minted at the San Francisco mint facility and included the “S” mint mark. However, this coin could only be purchased through a limited mintage anniversary 3-coin set, which also included the standard Proof coin and the new “W” Burnished Uncirculated coin. In the same year (2006), as part of the 20th-anniversary celebration of the American Eagle Silver coins, the Mint also released a special reverse proof from the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint’s succinct description of their production: “.in a process similar to that used to create the magnificent American Eagle Proof Coins, American Uncirculated Coins are hand-loaded into the coining press, struck on specially burnished blanks and carry the “W” mint mark of the United States at West Point.” Many refer to these coins as the “W Uncirculated” or “Burnished Uncirculated” Silver Eagles. In 2006, the US Mint began to sell a new type of Uncirculated American Silver Eagles coin they advertised to coin collectors as mintage figures. 20th Anniversary Of The American Eagle Creates New Coins Special satin-finish versions were made available beginning in 2006. Uncirculated coins couldn’t be purchased from the U.S. Proof coins were issued specifically for coin collectors and, like all proofs, as an enhanced reverse proof, were and are available for direct purchase from the Mint but only during the current year of the coin’s mintage as limited edition silver proof sets. The Mint does not sell these coins directly to the public, but instead through a network of authorized dealers who resells them for a small premium over the current spot price of their precious metal content. They do not have the special collector proof or uncirculated finishes, not carry mint marks. You could buy them as either:īullion coins are those struck with the intent of being investment vehicles. In the early years of the Silver Eagle, things were clearer. While the Silver Eagle coins are a relatively young series, keeping track of where they were minted, knowing the available mint marks, and understanding the coin finishes and types can get confusing. The reverse of the American Silver Eagle has the inscriptions: The silver eagle mintages have arrows in the right talon and an olive branch in its left. That design was created by United States Mint sculptor-engraver John Mercanti portrays a heraldic eagle with a shield. You’ve already seen at least the image of the Silver American Eagle’s reverse to know it portrays an eagle. The coin’s designation within the “American Eagle” coin family hints at its tails or reverse design. The obverse will also have the inscriptions bearing: You’ll notice Weinman’s initials on the hem of Lady Liberty’s gown. ![]() The United States Mint describes the obverse features as “.an ever hopeful Lady Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the strength of the Stars and Stripes carrying in her arms branches of laurel and oak to symbolize both civil and military glory.” Weinman (1870-1952) beginning the liberty coin act. ![]() ![]() The American Eagle Silver coin’s heads or obverse bears the Walking Liberty half dollar design that was used between 1916 through 1947 and created by Adolph A. While you’re more than likely very familiar with the US penny, let’s explore the American Silver Eagle coin to discover what’s so different about it. However, such an analogy doesn’t pass the muster of comparing apples to apples. Mint’s output of a couple of week’s worth of pennies in some years. That’s a pittance contrasted against the treasury mintage of daily circulating coins. Through the middle of 2010, the mintage total for the silver dollar coins is over 230 million coins. Representing the silver side are American Silver Eagles. In 1986 the United States Mint began striking new silver and gold annual coins. ![]()
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