mardi 26 août 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 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 unique silver proof is in a unique category alongside the fifty dollars gold coin which is also struck in the reverse. This has boosted its popularity rating. The United States mint is likely to continue producing more coins in this edition. There have been limited editions that are released from time to time. This makes it crucial to get the coin at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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 coin is fed manually into the mint in order to achieve the precise mirror-like and frosted surface. The process has continuously and consistently produced . 999 fine silver. There is a mint mark that signifies its appropriateness for collectors.

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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