The 1999-P American Silver Eagle Proof: A Brief Overview and Analysis The 1999-P American Silver Eagle Proof was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as one of the last regular Proof issues before production shifted to West Point in 2001. This marked a change from the traditional production at the San Francisco Mint, where Proof coins […]
1795 Draped Bust Dollar: History and Design Insights The year 1795 marked an important transition for U.S. silver dollar production, with the United States Mint changing the design from the Flowing Hair type to the new Draped Bust style. This change was driven by Mint Director Henry William DeSaussure’s desire to enhance the quality of […]
The United States Mint’s sales in the commemorative coin programs of 2024 are neck and neck between the Harriet Tubman Centennial program and the Greatest Generation series. 2024 Commemorative Coin Programs Each program for 2024 includes a .900 fine gold $5 half eagle, a silver dollar, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, with options for […]
1987-S Roosevelt Dime Proof. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..In celebration of the San Francisco Mint’s 50th anniversary, an unprecedented 2,263 visitors were allowed to tour the building under heavy guard. The visitors were made to leave their belts, shoes, jewelry, and pocket change with […]
2007-W American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. Starting in 2006, the United States Mint added a special strike American Silver Eagle with a “Burnished” finish to its product portfolio. Aimed at the collector market, the Burnished coin has a premium uncirculated finish and […]