2008 (W) Burnished Eagle, Rev '07 FS-901 Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2008

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date

Designer

Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Mintage

46,318

Composition

.999 Fine Silver

Weight

31.1g

Diameter

40.6mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,140
Sold: 22 April 2021
Grade: SP70
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2008 (W) Burnished Eagle, Rev '07 FS-901 Dollar is a special strike dollar struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. How many of the 2008-W burnished Silver Eagles carry the reverse of 2007 is not recorded; published estimates are about 45,000 (PCGS) and 46,318 (Greysheet). The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory — Adolph Weinman's design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #511605.