2008-W Burnished American Silver Eagle SP/MS-70 PCGS
Numismatic
2008-W Burnished American Silver Eagle SP/MS-70 PCGS
The 2008 American Silver Eagle stands out as a remarkable specimen of United States coinage, particularly due to its specialized burnished finish. Unlike standard bullion issues, this version undergoes a unique treatment that gives the silver surfaces a soft, matte-like appearance, highlighting the artistic details of the engraving with subtle elegance. Minted at the West Point facility, this one-dollar coin contains one troy ounce of 99.9 percent pure silver. The obverse features the classic depiction of Lady Liberty moving gracefully toward a rising sun over a mountain ridge. This side bears the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the year "2008". On the reverse, a powerful heraldic eagle stands beneath a cluster of thirteen small stars. The West Point "W" mint mark is positioned directly below the eagle, confirming its origin. This side also displays the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "1 OZ. FINE SILVER ONE DOLLAR", marking its status as official United States currency.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Grade | PCGS |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.98 mm |
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