2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of under 200,000 coins. This was a smaller mintage in general, but average for a burnished coin. The Burnished American Silver Eagle features the ‘W’ mint mark on the reverse of the coin beneath the eagle. It’s possible to find the 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle in most Mint State grades including a perfect Proof 70. 

 

History of the 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle was struck with a burnished planchet rather than a regular planchet. This gave the coin more of a matte look compared to the regular uncirculated coins. The design on the obverse of the American Silver Eagle was inspired by the “Walking Liberty” design of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar that was designed by Adolph Weinman. It was one of the most beloved designs of all American coins and was revived for the American Silver Eagle coins. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti. It features the American Bald Eagle behind a shield. The eagle is holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Above the eagle are 13 five-pointed stars that represent the 13 original colonies.

 

2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle Value

The 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle prices can range from around one hundred dollars to around four hundred dollars for some of the highest grade coins available on the market. This is an affordable, special strike coin that is worth the effort to find well-struck with attractive surfaces. The 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle would make an excellent addition to any Silver Eagle coin series collection. 

 

Type of coin: One Dollar

Year: 2017-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

American Silver Eagle Mint Mark: West Point

Total mintage: 176,739

Metal content: 99.93% Silver, .007% Copper

Face value: One Dollar

Weight: 31.10 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Diameter: 40.60 millimeters