Showing posts with label 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2008. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Britannia in Color

Here are the new additions!


2008


2009


2006,2008,2009

Monday, June 8, 2009

PROOF Eagle versus Uncirculated Eagle

A proof coin is a coin struck using a special, high-quality minting process, and made especially for collectors. Modern proof coins often have mirror-like fields and frosted devices, although proof coins struck prior to the mid twentieth century are often distinguished only by their high quality surfaces.

A reverse proof coin is a coin that is struck in the same manner as a normal proof coin, except that the fields are frosty and the raised devices are mirror-like. The term reverse proof does not mean that only the reverse side of the coin is struck in proof finish. The entire coin is in proof finish, with the "reverse" meaning stemming from the fact that the fields are frosty.....
extracted from:
http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossary/g/proofcoindef.htm

Here are some pictures comparing Proof Eagle with an Uncirculated Eagle.










Aside from the mirror shine finish, can you spot the difference between the 2006 and the 2008 Eagle?

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

2008 American Bald Eagle


Bald Eagle Silver DollarsWeight: 26.730 grams nominal
Diameter: 1.500 inches (± 0.003 inches)
Composition: 90% silver, 10% alloy
Mintage Limit: 500,000 (across all product options)