2017-W $1 Burnished Silver Eagle

Weight

31.1 g

Diameter

40.6 mm

Thickness

2.98 mm

Material

99.93% Silver, .007% Copper

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Struck

Front design

The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty walking forward, holding a staff and a torch, with the U.S. Capitol building in the background.

Back design

The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield, an olive branch, and an arrow.

Year of Minting

2017

Ruler

NA

Mint location

West Point

Mint mark

W

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

LIBERTY | IN GOD WE TRUST | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 1 OZ FINE SILVER | ONE DOLLAR

Context

: The 2017-W Burnished Uncirculated Silver Eagles were officially offered by the U.S mint on June 29, 2017. The issue price for each coin was set at $44.95 if purchased directly from the U.S. Mint. The coins are very similar to the regular Mint State Silver Eagles that were issued in 2017, however, the Burnished coins have a "W" mint mark and have a different finish. The bullion Mint State coins are sold to U.S. Mint Authorized Purchasers in bulk quantities, while the collector Burnish versions are offered directly to collectors by the U.S. Mint. Most 2017-W Burnished Silver Eagles came in nice quality ranging mostly from MS68-70 quality.

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Silver Eagles (1986 to Date)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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