American Silver Eagle Proof Coins

November 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

American Silver Eagle Proof Coins

First released through the United States Mint in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has come to be the official bullion silver coin of our nation. The obverse of the coins shows the initial walking liberty design created by Adolph A. Weinman that was first featured on the popular Silver Half Dollar put out 1916 to 1947. The reverse of the coin shows a eye-catching version of an American eagle holding a shield to symbolize the pride of America.

The proof versions of the American Silver Eagle coin are put out by the United States Mint with collectors in mind and are produced through a unique process utilizing reflective coin blanks that are placed manually through the coin presses that have been prepared with modified dies. Every coin is struck several times so the softly frosted, yet in depth images appear to drift over a mirror-like background. After study by the Mint's employees, each Proof Eagle is encased in a hard plastic container and mounted in a beautiful presentation holder with its particular official Certificate of Authenticity. Read more