2018-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2018-W Burnished American Silver Eagle had a total mintage of just under 132,000 coins struck at the West Point. This Proof coin features the ‘W’ mint mark on the reverse of the coin beneath the eagle. Proof Silver Eagle coins always had the mint mark while the uncirculated, regular strike coins did not. Even with this tiny mintage, it’s still possible to find the 2018-W Burnished American Silver Eagle in perfect condition.

History of the 2018-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2018-W Burnished American Silver Eagle is a beautiful coin that has more of a matte finish from being struck using a burnished planchet rather than a regular planchet. 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.