Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Rare 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 name reverse comes from the fact that its raised surfaces are mirror like. The raise portions are also frosty and therefore unique. Its twentieth anniversary was marked in 2006 with the release of three pieces of gold and silver sets. This means that it was in circulation since 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.

Collectors are fond of this coin because they are assured of its purity and weight. Beyond being a trophy for collectors, it is used as legal tender. The pieces that were sold in 2013 went beyond 42 million with higher numbers being expected in 2014. The government has given its credit and faith and thus boosted its ratings.

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.

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 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.

Collectors have the options of buying singular pieces, tubes or rolls of twenty or the graded eagles. Grading involves sealing the coin in a tamper-proof slab. This form of packaging helps to maintain authenticity and maintaining its original condition by protecting it from elements. Any collector with this coin has an incredible piece of history.




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