Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Unique Reverse Proof American Silver Eagles

By Jessica Drury


Getting a rare coin is the greatest join for any collector. Thousands of collectors are still trying to lay their hands on the unique reverse proof American silver eagles. This coin has been rated among the must have centerpieces for any serious collector. Its popularity stems from a number of factors.

The surface of the coin is mirror like which causes it to earn the name reverse. The design has been advanced to include a frosty surface. This coin was released in 1986 and thus marked twenty years in 2006. The anniversary was marked by releasing three celebratory sets of gold and silver.

The silver proof is in a category of its own. The only other struck as reverse is the fifty dollar gold coin. The unique features have made the coins extremely popular. This is likely to cause the mint to continue producing others. Collectors have been working extra hard to get these coins before the limited editions get out of circulation.

The popularity of the eagle can be felt worldwide. This has seen coins released every year with marks to indicate that they are for collectors. It is available for sale until the mint runs out of stock depending on the numbers released. The process of minting ensures that the highest quality of silver is achieved. On the face is the one dollar value.

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.

Coin collectors are also attracted to the unique design. It features liberty walking in full stride and enveloped in a flag. The right hand is extended while the left is branches of oak and laurel. It weights one troy ounce with a diameter of 1.598.

On the reverse side, engraver or United States mint sculptor John Mercanti has used a heraldic eagle with the image of a shield. The right talon has an olive branch while the left has arrows. Stars placed in a triangular pattern can be seen over the eagle that is a major feature at the back. The year of release and the words In God We Trust are on the face of the coin.

Collectors can get single pieces or purchase the tube of twenty coins. The mint sealed monster box is another popular package. You may purchase coins from different years from dealers.

The mirror like fields and frosted details are created by striking the coin several times. The blanks are slotted into the machine using hands as part of a process that has successfully produced . 999 percent fine silver. The mint mark on the reverse is used to signify its collectable status.

Collectors can get the coins as single pieces, rolls or tubes of twenty or the monster box. The single piece is sealed in a unique slab that is tamper-proof and protects the coin from elements. The slab helps the coin to remain authentic. This is a piece of history that is worth keeping.




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