2019-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2019-W Burnished American Silver Eagle is a special strike Proof coin that features the ‘W’ mint mark on the reverse of the coin beneath the American Bald Eagle. The burnished coin differs from regular strike, uncirculated coin because it utilized burnished planchets to strike the coin versus a regular planchet.

History of the 2019-W Burnished American Silver Eagle

The 2019-W Burnished American Silver Eagle is an attractive coin that features more of a matte finish due to the burnished strike. This coin is possible to find in most Mint State grades and at affordable prices. 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.