2008-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin (Box + CoA)

2008 was a rollercoaster year for American Silver Eagles, especially amidst the turbulence of the Great Recession. The 2008-W Proof American Silver Eagle, now available at BGASC, encapsulates this historic era. **Highlights:** - **Arrives in a commemorative box, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity!** - **Mintage total in 2008 was 700,979!** - **23^rd^ annual American Silver Eagle!** - Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. - Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the US government. - The obverse side shows Walking Liberty. - The reverse field presents the heraldic eagle. - The W mint mark indicates these coins were produced at the West Point Mint. Your 2008-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin will be securely delivered in a stunning US Mint display box, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity validating its proof visuals. The distinct “W” mint mark denotes production at the West Point Mint. **Obverse** Adolph A. Weinmans iconic Walking Liberty graces the obverse of the 2008-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin, depicting Lady Liberty in her stride, adorned in the American flag and carrying oak branches. Inscriptions read LIBERTY, 2008, and IN GOD WE TRUST. **Reverse** John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle design adorns the reverse of the 2008-W 1 oz Proof Silver Eagle Coin, featuring an eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows, and an olive branch. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, W, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, and ONE DOLLAR. **History** The 2008-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin had the second lowest mintage in the 21st century. During this time, economic turmoil led to record-high bullion coin demand. The subsequent year, 2009, saw the suspension of Proof American Silver Eagle production by the United States Mint. Despite the surge in bullion coin production in 2008, collector interest waned, resulting in a 121,000 coin drop in the 2008 Proof American Silver Eagle productiona significant decrease since the 1987 issue. **Ordering** Own a piece of history today with the 2008-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin from BGASC. Call us at 888-992-4272 for any queries or to secure your piece. Additionally, we can be reached via email or through our online chat feature. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.