Here they are FirstPics™ of the Silver American Eagle 20th Anniversary Set

xbob · October 13, 2006 12:40AM

Just got mine and openeded them with camera in hand. So I'm sharing the first glimpses...
They are very nice!

No using my pics on eBay!

AgMe · October 13, 2006 12:41AM

Ooooo, that is cool!

Steve27 · October 13, 2006 12:44AM

Nice coins/pics! How does the burnished coin compare with a standard 06 SAE?

Leiana · October 13, 2006 12:44AM

I think I like the reverse proof better on the silver coin.

-Amanda

xbob · October 13, 2006 12:47AM

<< Nice coins/pics! How does the burnished coin compare with a standard 06 SAE? >>

In my opinion it is identical to the standard. I looked at it next to a 2004 under 10x and the difference in finish appears to be nothing more than marketing.

RW · October 13, 2006 12:48AM

That reverse proof is sweet.

19Lyds · October 13, 2006 12:52AM

Me like! Me Like! Yum-Yum...........

HighRelief · October 13, 2006 12:52AM

Very nice set and I like the reverse proof.

ABC123 · October 13, 2006 12:53AM

Looks like a trio of 70's

anoldgoat · October 13, 2006 12:56AM

What AgMe said.

Greeniejr · October 13, 2006 12:58AM

Maybe its just me but to me the reverse proof looks like a cheap knock off of a Britannia. This coin is almost as ugly as the gold reverse proof but didn't make me gag quite as much.

solid · October 13, 2006 1:02AM

Cool coins! Come join the fun here!

Ken

richardshipp · October 13, 2006 1:05AM

Thanks so much for posting the pics. Now I'm not so tempted to open the case.

At first glance the ASE RP looks better than did the AGE RP. What do think in hand?

Edit: put "no" instead of "now". Need more coffee.....

jamakin · October 13, 2006 1:06AM

Here's a scan of the trio

TorinoCobra71 · October 13, 2006 1:07AM

I LOVE that Reverse Proof!

TorinoCobra71

Bochiman · October 13, 2006 1:23AM

Thanks for the pics!

Too bad the box doesn't look as good as the AGE 3pc set box

keez · October 13, 2006 1:37AM

Wow, thanks for giving us a look. I like that reverse proof, kind of erie. All three look great together.

mgoodm3 · October 13, 2006 1:40AM

nice.

notwilight · October 13, 2006 1:43AM

I thought it was supposed to be a W?

FatMan · October 13, 2006 1:46AM

<< I think I like the reverse proof better on the silver coin. >>

I agree. The silver reverse proof looks sharp. The gold reverse does nothing for me.

123cents · October 13, 2006 1:49AM

Those are great pictures xbob. I'm am very glad to see what I will be getting.

HonoluluDude · October 13, 2006 1:51AM

Nice. Looks prettier than the gold set.

MajorDuty · October 13, 2006 2:08AM

Those are great looking coins.

The reverse on that reverse proof looks like the eagle is just flying off the coin's surface. Get it, flying. Har har.

LanLord · October 13, 2006 2:19AM

I think it's interesting that the mint made the reverse PROOF in Philly while the other two coins are from Westpoint.

66Tbird · October 13, 2006 2:28AM

Gentlemen, we have a winner. That RP SAE is going to be a 'must have coin' for any SAE collector, period.

LALASD4 · October 13, 2006 2:36AM

Is 3 oz. of silver worth $100.00 ?

GAT · October 13, 2006 2:43AM

Just had FedEx knock on the door delivering 10 sets. Very nice coins.

HonoluluDude · October 13, 2006 2:48AM

<< Is 3 oz. of silver worth $100.00 ?

>>

Is 3 ounces of gold worth $5000?

jrscoin · October 13, 2006 2:48AM

Reverse proof looks very nice.

ldhair · October 13, 2006 2:59AM

My pics are not near as nice.

TheRaven · October 13, 2006 3:18AM

Love that reverse proof.....

About time they did one of those coins.....

tychojoe · October 13, 2006 3:25AM

The reverse side of the reverse proof is so awesome -- the eagle and the shield on it are really impressive.

Great pics of the whole spectrum -- thanks!

Cladiator · October 13, 2006 3:28AM

I like the silver box. This may be the first reverse proof but something tells me it won't be the last.

bestday · October 13, 2006 6:26AM

<< 

<< Is 3 oz. of silver worth $100.00 ?

>>

Is 3 ounces of gold worth $5000?

>>

Right thought there Dude..The silver RP is much nicer than the gold..Will the silver 3pc set be the real sleeper this season ? The silver RP the real treasure ?..
The actual metal value does not reflect what the set it is worth to buyer

SNMAN · October 13, 2006 6:39AM

NICE PICTURES

Thank You for sharing.

Type2 · October 13, 2006 6:43AM

Nice, O.K send them in for Grading

ksteelheader · October 13, 2006 6:45AM

I just checked, and mine shipped today!!!

xbob · October 13, 2006 8:05AM

<< Nice, O.K send them in for Grading >>

While I do respect our forum mothership grading service these are staying as delivered in their fine U.S. Mint packaging! Honestly, since I'm not into the FirstShipped™ thing IF I ever decided to slab a set, those NGC multi-holders would be my personal preference.

Maybe someday if the milk-spot problem is solved. I like the Mint box though

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pf70collector · October 13, 2006 12:28PM

sweet. thanks for posting.

derryb · October 13, 2006 12:34PM

Sweet. Your are hereby awarded the "First Opened" designation.

frankieboywonder · October 13, 2006 1:29PM

<< Maybe its just me but to me the reverse proof looks like a cheap knock off of a Britannia. This coin is almost as ugly as the gold reverse proof but didn't make me gag quite as much. >>

My feelings exactly............................cheap looking knockoff. Canadian Mint type junker!!

JimDepot · October 13, 2006 9:32PM

<< 

<< Maybe its just me but to me the reverse proof looks like a cheap knock off of a Britannia. This coin is almost as ugly as the gold reverse proof but didn't make me gag quite as much. >>

My feelings exactly............................cheap looking knockoff. Canadian Mint type junker!!

>>

Wow, I like it.

ellewood · October 13, 2006 9:56PM

xbob...thanks for sharing your pics with everyone. You might have just swayed me towards keeping my sets in their original mint packaging...at least for a while. I

I really wish PCGS would get off their butts and offer a good mult-coin holder service...that way we don't have to send coins off to NGC. Generally speaking, we all know that PCGS holdered coins bring more than NGC. I'd hate like hell to nail some 70's in a multi-holder at NGC and then wonder for the rest of my life if they would have 70'd at PCGS! Arrrrgggghhh.

Mesquite · October 14, 2006 10:25PM

A little different perspective - sorry for the lint on the reverse shot.

TorinoCobra71 · October 14, 2006 10:43PM

Those Reverse Proofs are

!!!!! I Cant wait to get mine!

Thanks for sharing!

TorinoCobra71

KeithinMD · October 14, 2006 11:27PM

That is one very nice looking set, the reverse silver is pretty looking IMO.

ChuckC · October 15, 2006 12:00AM

Are these babies sold out at the mint?

TOMCATTOM · October 15, 2006 12:50AM

Thanks for pic's. Motivated me to order my own set, just now. You should get 10% from mint as commission. See what they say?

Bikingnut · October 15, 2006 12:59AM

That's nice. Mine still says expected ship date of 12/08. I ordered mine on 08/30. What day did you order yours?

Dennis

anoldgoat · October 15, 2006 1:34AM

I've read here that set were delivered FedEx. Mine show USPS Priority Registered with a Parcial Post tracking number (which doesn't work by the way). I am hoping for USPS as the FedEx labels don't show my townhouse number.

Anyone else get their's yet via USPS?

fcloud · October 15, 2006 1:40AM

Cool photos!

Mine were scheduled for late October, now they say December!

Here they are FirstPics™ of the Silver American Eagle 20th Anniversary Set

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