2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..
 

The 2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated coin is a particular placing of the American Silver Eagle that the United States Mint issued alongside the 2013-W American Silver Eagle Reverse Proof within the 2013 West Level American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set.

The 2013 West Level American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set was issued to commemorate the seventy fifth Anniversary of the West Level Mint. Earlier than turning into formally acknowledged as a United States Department Mint on March 31, 1988, the power served as a bullion depository and was often called the “Fort Knox” of silver. The 2-coin set was launched on Could 9 and supplied for $139.95. As with the 2012 San Francisco Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set, the 2013 West Level Set was struck to demand, with the Mint giving collectors and sellers a four-week ordering window. The set’s launch coincided with the opening of the 2013 American Numismatic Affiliation’s (ANA) Nationwide Cash Present in New Orleans.

What Does “Enhanced Uncirculated” Imply?

Enhanced Uncirculated American Silver Eagles are usually not Proofs, nor do they a lot resemble uncirculated or satin end uncirculated cash. As a substitute, Enhanced Uncirculated cash are struck with a cameo end overlaying among the coin’s raised components, whereas different raised components characteristic a closely mirrored end. These reduction options distinction properly with the coin’s satin fields.

Marc Landry Discusses the Launch of the 2013 West Level Two-Coin Silver Eagle Set

CoinWeek Video Producer David Lisot interviewed Philadelphia Mint Plant Supervisor Marc Landry on the 2013 ANA Nationwide Cash Present, the place the 2 mentioned the discharge and technical issues of the 2013 West Level American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set and the 2013-W American Buffalo Reverse Proof Gold Coin.

How A lot is the 2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Price?

A complete of 281,310 2013 West Level American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Units have been bought. A couple of-third of the cash issued have been submitted to the main grading companies for certification; greater than two-thirds of these earned an ideal 70 grade.

In 70, the 2013-W American Silver Eagle sells for a small premium over the uncooked and MS69 variations, with latest eBay listings promoting for between $115 and $170 per coin. That is barely lower than what collectors have been keen to pay for the Reverse Proof from the set.

These wishing to gather the coin and preserve the integrity of the unique set and its packaging can buy units on eBay for costs starting from $180 to $250. Anticipate skilled retailers to cost barely extra.

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2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated Market Knowledge and Noteworthy Specimens

Prime Inhabitants: PCGS MS70 (20,426, 11/2024), NGC SP70 (43,282, 11/2024), and CAC MS70 (3, 11/2024).

• NGC SP70 #3790563-477: eBay, November 16, 2024 – $114.99.
• NGC SP70 #3787669-180: eBay, November 14, 2024 – $169.
• PCGS MS70 #28042036: eBay, November 11, 2024 – $169. First Strike.
• PCGS MS70 #28375000: eBay, November 1, 2024 – $169. First Strike.
• NGC SP70 #378732-402: eBay, October 23, 2024 – $119.
• PCGS MS70 #27944863: eBay, October 1, 2024 – $101.01. First Strike.
• PCGS MS70 #28042168: eBay, Could 14, 2024 – $169. First Strike.
• NGC SP70 #576446-001: eBay, April 27, 2024 – $199. Mike Fortress signature label.

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Design

Obverse:

Artist Adolph A. Weinman’s Woman Liberty is depicted mid-stride. She is seen as a full-body determine, wearing a flowing robe, and draped with a big billowing American flag. She holds laurel and oak branches in her left hand that symbolize the civil and navy glories of America, respectively. As Liberty strides confidently in direction of the rising solar, she presents a welcoming open hand. Liberty is superimposed over the obverse legend LIBERTY, obscuring half of the “BE” and nearly your entire “R”. Above her rear foot is the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and under her is the date 2013.

The design bears a notable resemblance to sculptor Oscar Roty’s The Sower, a typical picture on French cash.

Reverse:

United States Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle is positioned on the middle of the reverse. Clutched in its beak is a ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. Above its head is a constellation of 13 stars configured in an upside-down pyramid formation. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wraps clockwise across the high of the design and the fineness and denomination 1 OZ. FINE SILVER. ONE DOLLAR wrap counterclockwise across the backside. The W mintmark of the West Level Mint is positioned under the department.

Edge:

The sting of the 2013-W American Silver Eagle Enhanced Uncirculated coin is reeded.

Coin Specs

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