Since 2001, Proof Silver Eagles have been minted in West Point and have the “W” mint mark Outside the Burnished Uncirculated coins which have a “W” mint mark, all Uncirculated American Eagle Silver coins have never had a mint mark. From 1986-1988, Uncirculated Silver Eagles were minted at the Philadelphia facility.
How can you tell if a silver eagle is a fake?
If a modern coin is off-weight, be very wary. The genuine silver eagle is a beautiful coin, resplendent with luster and with nice relief. This fake eagle, however, is dull and grayish looking, with almost no relief. If you ever see an American Silver Eagle without reeded edges, it’s not a mint error, but a Chinese fake silver coin.
When was the first West Point silver eagle minted?
The mint also offered the W-Mint burnished Uncirculated coin as a standalone ordering option. The West Point coin was the first Uncirculated Eagle ever struck with the “W” mintmark. It wouldn’t be the last. From 2006 to 2008, the Mint offered W-Mint burnished coins alongside their traditional Proof and bullion strikes.
When did the American Silver Eagle come out?
When the American Silver Eagle series debuted in 1986, the coins were struck in two configurations for two distinctly different customers: Bullion coins, sold in 500-coin “Monster Boxes”, were produced for bullion investors; Proof versions, sold individually and housed in deluxe packaging, were sold to collectors.
