joanjet Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Anyone buying these? They have gold sets too. I have never seen a "reverse proof" before. Has the Mint offered reverse proofs before? I am buying the silver set. To help mark the historic occasion of the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, the United States Mint is pleased to offer, for the first time ever, a reverse proof version of the American Eagle Silver Coins. Specially prepared dies were created to give these coins their spectacular finish. Both the proof and uncirculated American Eagles carry the “W” mint mark of West Point while the reverse proof coins carry the “P” mint mark of Philadelphia. This stunning set of three 2006-dated silver coins includes one American Eagle Silver Proof Coin, one American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin and one American Eagle Silver Reverse Proof Coin. By reversing the mirror-like finish of a traditional proof coin and applying it to the design elements of the coin, a magnificent contrast is achieved on the silver reverse proof. All of the coins are struck with a rendition of Adolph A. Weinman’s timeless Walking Liberty design from 1916. This three-coin collection is housed in an injection molded case that is finished with a high-gloss lacquer and features a textured, embossed leather top pad to enhance the set’s appearance. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. This set is limited to 250,000 units, so order yours today. Order Limits: American Eagle 20th Anniversary Silver Coin Set -- 10 units per household. To ensure the broadest and most fair access to this United States Mint product, the order limit is in effect during the first thirty (30) days of release. At the end of the initial thirty-day period, and each thirty-day period thereafter, the United States Mint will reevaluate and either extend, adjust or remove the limit. Shipping of the American Eagle Anniversary Coin Sets is expected to begin mid-October, 2006, and take 10 - 12 weeks to complete. Price: $100.00 Qty. Product will be available for shipping 10/06/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I ordered one. Too bad there is such a long wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I really want one but $100 is something I don't have. There's always Christmas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I ordered one too. I also ordered a SF proof commem. I fiqure it might be the only time in my life I get to own half of a proof Morgan. Even if it is a 1921 reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I don't know about that "burnished" finish on the uncirculated coins. I've seen that finish on some Sacs and I didn't like it at all. JoanJet, if you want to see a reverse proof take a look at the Australian lunar series, that is somewhat of a reverse proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I ordered a silver set this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 The reverse proof coin should look really good. I've seen other bullion coins made in a similar manner, the Austrailian Kookaburra comes to mind, if I understand the "reverse proof" correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortyr2012 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I really want one but $100 is something I don't have. There's always Christmas..... I've got every uncirculated Silver Eagle since 1986.. and... I don't have the money for this set, too.. 100 bucks, pooh.. I believe I would buy me maybe 4 or 5 Morgan Dollars, and pay 100 bucks for only three ounces of silver is really to expensive. Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Is everyone only buying the silver set or is anyone going for the gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just silver for moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 just the silver set here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I got mine, should be pretty cool! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Coinworld is reporting the ship date as 12/08/06 in the Sept 18 edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Gold set (according to Numismatic News) has been sold out as of September 1st. May not be news to you but it was to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONESY37 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 I've got every uncirculated Silver Eagle since 1986.. and... I don't have the money for this set, too.. 100 bucks, pooh.. I believe I would buy me maybe 4 or 5 Morgan Dollars, and pay 100 bucks for only three ounces of silver is really to expensive. Marvin THE MINT IS SELLING THE BU ASE WITH THE WEST POINT MINT MARK INDIVIDUALLY FOR ABOUT 20 BUCKS IF THAT HELPS. JONESY37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortyr2012 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 THE MINT IS SELLING THE BU ASE WITH THE WEST POINT MINT MARK INDIVIDUALLY FOR ABOUT 20 BUCKS IF THAT HELPS.JONESY37 Thank you Joseny, but I found somebody who will sell me an uncirculated Silver Eagle with mintmark w. But thanks for the information, maybe I will order one, too. Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I don't know about that "burnished" finish on the uncirculated coins.I've seen that finish on some Sacs and I didn't like it at all. I stand corrected. Here is a picture of the uncirculated burnished "W" eagle from an Ebay auction and man does it look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 $100 puts it out of my interest range but they sound interesting. Possibility for some Ebay crazines on them too I imagine so I suspect I won't be picking one up on the cheap either. I am thinking about getting a W mint mark , though. I have a W mint mark dime already but an actual W mint marked SAE seems like an interesting idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Yeah, indeed. I have that dime too and a SAE without mintmark, should have one withte W mintmark too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 I was thinking of getting it as I do collect the SAE proofs. But I decided against it for 2 reasons: 1)the $100 price is quite high and I could use the money for my other collections and 2)I do not want to open myself up to a can of worms should this reverse proof become its own series or if other varients are issued in the years to come. I have learned more discipline recently in narrowing my collecting goals and keeping to my main collections and I hope to keep it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortyr2012 Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 1)the $100 price is quite high and I could use the money for my other collections You will repent your decision when an ounce of silver costs $33,33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 You will repent your decision when an ounce of silver costs $33,33 Not really, as most of the other coins I get contain silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Just silver for moi. If I decide to order a set, silver will be all for me, too. The gold one is sold out according to the Mint anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCoin Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I received the Mint posting re this offering today. My first thought was "Now why didn't I anticipate this 20th anniversary!!Just by luck, back in 99 I purchased my first four proofs of the Eagle which I am pleased to see that CoinPrices lists them for about $59... I also have the set from 1986 to present. Now a question...what is a "reverse proof"? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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