Collect the 2014 Burnished Silver Eagle. This rare acquisition has the highest SP70 grade, meaning the state shows full, original mint luster, and no detracting flaws even at 5x magnification. This Burnished Silver Eagle coin has unique characteristics, not found in any standard proof piece. Burnished coins undergo a unique coining process that yields result distinctive from other Proof coins. First, the silver blank is polished using a steel ball and hand placed in the coining press. Once struck, it is removed by hand and instantly sealed. Every Burnished Silver Eagle coin comes from the West Point Mint and bears the desirable "W" mintmark. The total 2014 mintage was 253,169.
Burnished Silver Eagles have patriotic design elements, including Adolph A. Weisman's Walking Liberty, which shows Liberty walking on the horizon with her right arm reaching. The American flag draped around her shoulders. This design dates back to 1916 and served on the nations 50 cent coin until 1947. The inscription alongside Lady Liberty reads, "In God We Trust." On the reverse, John Mercanti's heraldic eagle, in front of a shield holding 13 arrows in its left talon. With the inscription, "United States Of America 1 oz Fine Silver - One Dollar." Each Silver Eagle has a face value of $1 US dollar, backed by the US government, and made of 1 Troy oz. .999 pure silver. These coins have a reeded edge, weigh 31.1 grams, have a 40.6 mm diameter, and have raised detailing.
This 2014 Burnished Silver Eagle is a perfect specimen, making it extremely desirable. Burnished Silver Eagle coins are an annual release that began on the 20th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle collection. There were no Burnished Silver Eagles struck in 2009 or 2010. Each one shows a beautiful finish and satin-like background expected of this yearly coin.
