The American Silver Eagle coin is the most popular silver coin in the world, and is available on an annual basis in both bullion and proof versions. Originally introduced in 1986, the American Silver Eagle serves as the official bullion product of the United States and generates immense interest each year. Right now, the 2004-W Proof American Silver Eagle is available from JM Bullion in perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Just 3,653 coins are available with this certification and finish!
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab.
- Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States government.
- Graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Features a Deep-cameo finish.
- Bears a “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.
American Silver Eagle coins bear one of the most popular historic images from American currency on the obverse. Walking Liberty, designed by Adolph A. Weinman in 1916, has been refined for use on the American Silver Eagle coin program. Weinman’s original creation featured on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1916 to 1947, and features Lady Liberty walking toward the setting sun with an American flag draped around her shoulders.
Each of these Proof American Silver Eagle coins has a perfect PR70 grade from the PCGS. Coins with a PR70 grade have their full, original mint luster and no detracting flaws of any kind on the surfaces.
Deep-cameo is a term used to describe the finish of proof coins. In this case, there is a stark contrast between the design sets and the background field, with the former finished in a strong, frosted matte while the latter has a deeply-mirrored, clear finish.
On the obverse is the image of Walking Liberty. Weinman’s creation was part of a greater push from the federal government in the early 20th century to redesign all American currency. The reverse face of the coin has the heraldic eagle, updated and recreated by US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti.
American Silver Eagle coins were originally produced at the San Francisco Mint, with production shifting to the Philadelphia Mint from 1993 to 2000, and then to the West Point Mint where they are still produced today.
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