2008 (W) Burnished Eagle, Rev '07 FS-901 Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$1,140 SP70 04-22-2021 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. With a mintage of 46,318, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. 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 iconic design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti — the most reproduced coin image in history (1986-2020) or an eagle in flight carrying an oak branch, the redesigned reverse by Emily Damstra introduced in 2021 (2021+). 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. Auction record: $1,140 SP70 04-22-2021 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 99.93% silver, .007% copper, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #511605.
