The burnished American Silver Eagle is the newest addition to the nation’s most popular coin program. Introduced by the US Mint on the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle series in 2006, today these coins stand out for their brilliant design and enhanced beauty. Right now, the 2016-W Burnished American Silver Eagle Coin is available in perfect condition online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
- 30th anniversary year for the American Silver Eagle!
- Contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a grade of Specimen Proof 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Walking Liberty from Adolph A. Weinman on the obverse.
- Heraldic eagle of the US from John Mercanti on the reverse.
- “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.
Each of the 2016-W Burnished American Silver Eagle coins in this product listing is a perfect specimen according to the PCGS. Coins with an SP70 grade from the PCGS have full, original mint luster and lack any detracting flaws on the surfaces.
For the 2016 American Silver Eagle release, the United States Mint used edge lettering for the first time ever on an American silver bullion coin. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Silver Eagle, the US Mint engraved “30th Anniversary” along the edge of the all the coins to mark the occasion.
On the obverse side of the 2016-W Burnished American Silver Eagle coin is Adolph A. Weinman’s depiction of Lady Liberty. Wearing the American flag around her shoulders, Liberty strides toward the setting sun as a representation of America’s march toward a brighter future.
The reverse side of all Silver Eagle coins bears John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle design. Created in 1986, this image depicts the American bald eagle as it sits behind the nation’s heraldic shield, along with the coin’s weight, metal content, purity, and face value.
All Burnished American Silver Eagle coins are produced by the United States Mint at its West Point Mint facility, as indicated by the presence of the “W” mint mark on the coin’s reverse face.
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