By 2007, the United States Mint had already established a pattern of releasing multiple versions of the American Silver Eagle for both investors and collectors. In that year, three versions were available: the standard bullion coin, the 2007-W American Silver Eagle Burnished coin, and the 2007-W American Silver Eagle Proof. While the bullion coin catered […]
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes…. United States Mint Releases the 2003-W American Silver Eagle Proof The 2003-W American Silver Eagle Proof was introduced by the United States Mint on April 2, priced at $24 per coin, which translates to $41.55 in today’s dollars. The Mint capped the mintage at 750,000 but […]
The 2013-W American Silver Eagle Burnished coin was released on May 28, 2013, at a price of $48.95. These coins, minted at the West Point Mint, were added to the American Silver Eagle series in 2006 and were sold individually to collectors. The Burnished coins, distinct from the regular bullion version, undergo a special minting […]
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes… Why Was the 1971 Eisenhower Dollar Made? The decision to create the 1971 Eisenhower Dollar was primarily driven by the gaming industry’s need for a replacement for silver dollars used in slot machines. This coincided with the passing of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, providing Congress with […]
2002 American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes….. America continued to reel from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On cable news, video of the ruins of the World Trade Center and the badly damaged western flank of the Pentagon was omnipresent. In October […]
In 2008, the United States faced the onset of the Great Recession, which was triggered by a series of economic crises escalating from Hurricane Katrina to the housing sector and credit markets collapse. As a result, investors turned to precious metals, causing a surge in demand for the American Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle bullion […]
2004-W American Silver Eagle Proof. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. In 2004, the United States Mint issued American Silver Eagles in two formats: Proof and Uncirculated (bullion strike). Both qualities were produced at the West Point Mint, but only the Proof version carried the W mintmark. Issued at $27.95 (a $3.95 […]
The American Silver Eagle: A Closer Look The American Silver Eagle is a highly sought-after one-ounce .999 fine silver bullion coin minted by the United States Mint. One of the fascinating aspects of this coin is its various versions, from the standard Uncirculated bullion coin designed for precious metals investors to collector pieces with finishes […]
Mastering the Evaluation of Reverse Proof Coins Evaluating reverse proof coins is a blend of art and science, requiring a discerning eye and a deep understanding of what distinguishes these coins. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your numismatic journey, being able to assess these coins accurately is essential. Value Factors […]
1996 American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes…. The nadir of American Silver Eagle bullion sales was reached in 1996, when the United States Mint reported sales of just 3,603,386 coins. Year-to-year, sales had been about half of the program’s 1987 peak, when 11,446,778 coins […]