Description
Why Buy This MS70 2006-W Burnished American Silver Eagle with a Brown Label?
The American Silver Eagle is a favorite of collectors all around the world. The first of these iconic coins were struck by the U.S. Mint in 1986 and they have been issued annually since. Major anniversaries of the series have brought some interesting additions and innovations over the past few decades. In 2006, the 20th anniversary of the Silver Eagle, the burnished finish was introduced as another option for collectors. The West Point Mint struck this 2006-W burnished Silver Eagle.
- This coin was graded by NGC.
- Only 466,573 of these were minted.
- 2006 was the first time the burnished finish was offered on the American Silver Eagle.
Classic Liberty and Bald Eagle Designs
Obverse: This side of the coin displays a classic design that was originally created by Adolph A. Weinman for the half dollar in the early 1900s. It is known as Walking Liberty and it is still a favorite today.
Reverse: The design on the reverse is the work of John Mercanti. The reverse shows a heraldic bald eagle and 13 stars. The silver weight and face value are also displayed on this side.
NGC MS70 with a Brown Label
This burnished Silver Eagle has a brown label to display its grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) where it was awarded a perfect Mint State 70 grade. That grade means this specimen is flawless, even under magnification.
