2012 (W) Burnished Silver Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2012

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date

Designer

Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti

Mintage

226,120

Composition

.999 Fine Silver

Weight

31.1g

Diameter

40.6mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$132

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $455
Sold: 31 January 2014
Grade: MS70
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2012 (W) Burnished Silver Eagle is a special strike Silver Eagle struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint sold 226,120 burnished Silver Eagles dated 2012. 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 #517507.