2008 W Gold Eagle (what's the diffference?)

CtrlAltElite · 2012-02-11 05:04:08

Whats the difference between these two? I understand the mintage is pretty low on these. Looks like they are packaged differently.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-w-5-Proof- … 27bfced688

and

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250863954570?ss … 1497.l2649

Thanks for the help

CtrlAltElite · 2012-02-11 05:16:38

thread says Silver, but meant gold. Cant find a way to edit sorry!

mike titanic · 2012-03-01 02:02:37

The difference is the finishes each one has.The first coin is a proof finish..ya know a mirror finish,and the second one has a burnished finish,a coin that starts out as a regular production coin but the blank is "washed in a bath of tiny ball bearings" which gives it a slightly shiny look.

Lunarowl · 2012-03-01 10:21:00

Which one is more desireable?
I've been wondering what burnished means..

Silver Bullion Boy · 2012-03-01 11:19:45

Hi both are desirable coins, I have just recently purchased the 2008 1oz proof Buffalo in omp and I could not be more happy with it. They are beautiful coins and the prices just keep going up. Both the proof and burnished versions have a very low mintage .

Lunarowl · 2012-03-01 11:23:16

if you don't mind sharing, can you please post the picture of both side by side
would love to see the difference..

Silver Stackers

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