2013-W American Silver Eagle West Point Minter Silver Eagle (2-Coin Set) NGC 70

The United States Mint offered a special set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the edifice that houses the West Point Mint. Anticipation for the set was high since it would contain the first ever American Silver Eagle featuring an enhanced uncirculated finish.

This 2013 West Point Silver Eagle Set contains two coins bearing the “W” mint mark. The first coin features a reverse proof finish, with the raised design elements appearing mirrored and the background fields appearing frosted, or the reverse arrangement of the traditional proof finish. The Mint had previously offered Silver Eagles with a reverse proof finish within special sets issued in 2006, 2011, and 2012.

The second coin included in the set features an enhanced uncirculated finish, which was created by using a mixture of uncirculated, lightly frosted, and heavily frosted finishes. On the obverse, the mountains, red strikes and blue fields of the flag, Liberty’s sandals, and the date carry a heavily frosted finish. On the reverse, the ribbon held in the eagle’s beak, arrows, olive branch, and portions of the shield carry a heavily frosted finish. The remaining design elements or inscriptions carry an uncirculated finish. The background fields carry a lightly frosted finish. This contrast of three different finishes brings a fresh look to the classic design.

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