Friday, September 19, 2014

Unique Reverse Proof American Silver Eagles

By Jessica Drury


Rare coins are an obsession and valuable treasure for collectors. The reverse proof American silver eagles have joined a list of must haves for any serious collector because of their uniqueness. Their popularity is growing by the day to the extent of breaking several selling records. This rare coin has unique features that make it worth having.

The mirror like raised surface has given it the name reverse. This uniqueness is boosted by the fact that the portions are also frosty. This coin marked its twentieth anniversary of circulation in 2006. This witnessed the release of three gold and silver sets of the same coin. Its popularity has been growing since it was first minted in 1986.

The other coin that is placed in the same category as the silver proof because of their uniqueness is the fifty dollars gold coin. Because of its value, the silver eagle is more popular yet remains prestigious. It has never ceased production since it was first minted. Each year, a new edition is released. This makes it possible for collectors to get the latest version as well as older editions.

Circulation of the silver coin has been phenomenon throughout the world. This has driven the mint to produce yearly editions. They are circulated until the mint runs out of stock for that year or until the next year. It has a face value of one dollar and is made of pure silver.

The purity and weight is guaranteed by the government. This is because the coins are made as legal tender. This unique combination has seen the coin set record for the most sales in a year with 42 million pieces sold in 2013. It has the faith and credit of the government.

The design is another attraction for coin collectors. It has the image of walking liberty that is enveloped in folds of the flag. The figure has an extended right hand with the left holding oak and laurel branches. The diameter is 1.598 inches with a weight of one troy ounce.

John Mercanti, the United States mint sculptor or engraver has placed the heraldic eagle on the reverse side. It has a shield as the chest. On the right are olive branches while the left has arrows. A triangular pattern made of stars is placed over the head of the eagle. The phase, In God We Trust, is included as well as the year of release.

The coins come in a tube of twenty pieces or as a single unit. The famous monster box is mint sealed and has proven popular among collectors. Dealers sell the coin alongside other editions.

The process of minting involves manual feeding of blanks into the machine. There is precision in producing the frosted and mirror-like surface. The process is precise and produces . 999 percent fine silver. A mint sign is included to signal value for collectors.

The coins come in packages of monster boxes, roll of twenty coins or graded eagles. The graded coins are placed in tamper-proof slabs that give them authenticity. Graded coins are able to maintain their authentic condition because they are not exposed to elements. This is an incredible piece of history for any collector.




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