The Burnished American Silver Eagle, often referred to as the Uncirculated collector version, offers a soft, satin-like finish that sets it apart from both the standard bullion strike and the mirrored Proof version. Produced at the West Point Mint and bearing the “W” mint mark, these coins are struck on specially prepared burnished planchets and released in limited numbers for collectors. Their lower mintages and distinct appearance make them a popular choice for those who want something different from a typical bullion coin. Right now, certified 2023-W 1 oz Burnished American Silver Eagle Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• 38th issue of American Silver Eagles!
• 16th release of the Burnished Silver Eagle!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a grade of Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Advanced Release.
• The obverse features Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse is the American bald eagle.
• Comes with a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each 2023-W 1 oz Burnished American Silver Eagle in this listing is graded MS70. Coins with this grade display full, original mint luster and no visible imperfections. The Advanced Release designation indicates that these coins were submitted to NGC for grading before the official public release date, adding an additional point of interest for collectors.

The United States Mint introduced the Burnished Silver Eagle in 2006 to mark the 20th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle series. These coins were produced from 2006 through 2008 before a brief pause in 2009 and 2010. Annual production resumed in 2011 and has continued since then. The largest mintage for a Burnished Eagle occurred in 2007, when 621,333 coins were struck. In comparison, the 2023 release had a total mintage of 160,865 coins.

The obverse of the 2023-W Burnished American Silver Eagles features Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty design. First introduced in 1916, this image shows Liberty walking toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying olive branches. The design has long represented themes of hope and forward movement, and its detailed, flowing style has made it one of the most enduring images in American coinage.

The reverse of the 2023-W 1 oz Burnished Silver Eagle displays the modern bald eagle design created by Emily Damstra and introduced in 2021. The eagle is shown in flight, viewed from below with its wings extended as it carries an oak branch in its talons. This updated design offers a more natural look while continuing the tradition of featuring the bald eagle as a symbol of the United States.

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