Silver Eagle Questions

The "5 coin proof set" sounds like this:



..which is NOT a proof set but the 2011 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle set containing a proof, W (burnished), Reverse Proof, bullion ASE, and an S mint (burnished) ASE

The S and RP are unique to the set. the other 3 were also available singularly

$600 sounds about right....it is a perfect example of the different types of Silver Eagles out there...all .999 silver but all different

Not a burnished reverse proof, two different coins.

Let me try to list the different silver eagles.

The easiest way to know the bullion coins are, they have no
mint mark.

All the collector silver Eagles that come from the mint
will have a mint mark.

From 1986 through 2005 there was
- Bullion coins with no mint mark
- Velvet box proof silver Eagle, different years of these
had different mint marks (P,S or W)

Starting in 2006 the burnished coin was added to
yearly mint releases. It has a satin like finish and mint
mark.

Then there are special sets
- 10th Anniversary, has a W mint proof ASE, plus gold eagles
- 20TH Anniversary, has Proof, reverse proof and Burnished
- 25th Anniversary, has Proof, reverse proof, W Burnished,
S Burnished and a bullion ASE ( no mint mark)
- 2012 San Francisco S Proof and S reverse proof
- 2013 West point set, W Reverse proof and
W Enhanced Uncirculated finished

IMO the mint marked coins are very collectable. They all
trade at levels above the bullion coins.

The bullion coins do have a collector based in the slabbed
market. Not only MS70 coins, but also the special labeled
slabs.

For the Proof Silver eagles, some of the PR70 graded coins
sell for very high prices.

Lastly, there was no 2009 Proof issued and no burnished for
2009 and 2010.

Not sure if this helps .. just trying to be clear

You just hit the nail on the head with why I said I did't want to bring up numismatic controversy by mentioning burnished... it means polished literally

A reverse proof is where the fields are frosty and the devices are mirrored. The exact opposite of a normal proof

Yes

Looks better haha well to me.

Just a friendly suggestion:

Google is your friend...try it out...get some info and then ask questions about what you didn't find or found and do not understand.

Google won't give you personal opinions (like this forum) but it is a great resource for facts. (actually it WILL give you links to opinions also...)

I got quite a few hits when I put in "reverse proof"..

Yes..that would be cool

Read all about Silver Eagles here:
http://silvereagleguide.com/
It's quite a large series at this point with the 1995-W Proof being the key. It's a $4000 coin!