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 1999 Silver Eagle NGC MS 69 Gem Coin $54.95 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:15:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 NGC MS70 SILVER GEM BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN EAGLE EARLY RELEASE $62.66 (9 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 7:39:03 PDT |
 1995 W NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Superb Gem Gold and Silver Eagle Anniversary Set $24,888.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 16:19:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24,888.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69AWSOME HI GRADE SILVER BEAUTY GEM $29.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:12:01 PDT |
 2001 SILVER PANDA 10 YUAN GEM UNCIRCULATED NGC MS69 $122.08 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 17:03:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $122.08 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2011 W Silver Eagle NGC MS70 GEM UNC 25th Anniversary BROWN LABEL $94.05 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 19:01:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $94.05 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69AWSOME HI GRADE SILVER BEAUTY GEM $30.99 (5 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:20:38 PDT |
 NICE2008 W SILVER EAGLE NGC MS 70 EARLY RELEASE PERFECT GEM BU WEST POINT $84.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 13:53:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $84.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2001 Silver Eagle NGC MS 69 Gem Coin $54.95 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:09:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC GEM UNCIRCULATEDAWSOME SILVER BEAUTY WOW $20.72 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:16:36 PDT |
 2003 Silver Eagle NGC MS 69 Gem Coin $54.95 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:06:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED Silver Eagle S1 FIRST STRIKES LABEL N R $23.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 18:32:12 PDT |
 2000 Silver Eagle NGC MS 69 Gem Coin $54.95 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:12:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 NGC GEM UNC American Silver Eagle Coin 999 Fine 1 oz AEG153 $59.80 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 11:27:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.80 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED Silver Eagle S1 FIRST STRIKES LABEL N R $31.00 (7 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 18:36:58 PDT |
 2002 Silver Eagle NGC MS 69 Gem Coin $54.95 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:07:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2000 P NGC PF70 U CAM Silver Eagle PROOF PRISTINE NGC GEM 70 WOWZER $569.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 18:04:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $569.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED Silver Eagle S1 GOLD BROWN LABEL $30.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 18:34:38 PDT |
 2006 American Silver Eagle 1oz 999 NGC MS69 Gem Uncirculated 5 35 $60.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 13:47:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $60.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Pristine 2002 Australia Horse Silver Dollar 1 Lunar Coin NGC MS70 GEM $169.99 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:03:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $300.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 NICE2009 SILVER EAGLE NGC MS 70 BROWN LABEL PERFECT GEM BU $94.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 13:50:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $94.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NGC CERTIFIED SLABBED 2007 SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE GEM UNCIRCULATED EARLY RELEASE $49.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 8:59:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 silver eagle NGC First Strikes GEM UNCIRCULATED 1OZ SOLID SILVER $40.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 10:31:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $50.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Three Coin Lot NGC Gem Uncirc 2008 American Silver Eagle Three Coins $133.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 10:01:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: $133.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gem 2011 Britannia 2 Pounds graded MS69 Matte by NGC mintage of only 2337 coins $389.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 23:09:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $389.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1993 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEMKEY $89.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:44:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $98.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 WOW 1991 Silver Eagle Brilliant CHOICE GEM BU NGC MS 69 $59.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 5:40:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 American Silver Eagle 1oz Coin NGC First Strikes Gem Uncirculated $49.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 9:44:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2011 P NGC PL70 REVERSE PR SILVER EAGLE EARLY RELEASE A GEM $400.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 10:04:10 PDT |
 WOW 2010 EARLY RELEASES Silver Eagle Brilliant CHOICE GEM BU NGC MS 69 $59.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:52:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 SILVER EAGLE NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED EARLY RELEASES $49.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:03:29 PDT |
 2002 NGC MS70 WEST POINT USA SILVER MS70 1 PRISTINE GEM $97.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 15:03:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $97.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 SILVER EAGLE 1 OZT 999 SILVER COIN NGC MS 69 GEM BU $53.75 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 18:49:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $53.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2000 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $84.95 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 20:51:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $93.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2007 NGC GEM UNC American Silver Eagle Coin 999 Fine 1 oz AEG173 $55.20 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:23:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $55.20 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1996 SILVER PANDA LARGE DATE 10 YUAN GEM UNCIRCULATED NGC MS69 $155.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 20:32:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $155.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1998 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $89.95 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 20:56:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $98.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 NGC CERTIFIED SLABBED 2007 SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE GEM UNCIRCULATED EARLY RELEASE $49.50 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 9:01:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1996 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $105.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 16:42:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $115.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1993 NGC PF69 SILVER EAGLE ULTRA CAMEO KEY DATE PRISTINE GEM $90.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 17:42:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED FIRST STRIKES SILVER EAGLE ONE OZ FINE SILVER $62.50 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 22:06:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $62.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1994 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $109.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 16:44:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $124.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2006 1 American Silver Eagle NGC Gem Unc First Strikes $54.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 16:03:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 NGC GEM UNC American Silver Eagle Coin 999 Fine 1 oz AEG174 $55.20 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:25:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $55.20 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1995 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $89.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:35:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $104.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 NICE2009 SILVER EAGLE NGC MS 70 EARLY RELEASE PERFECT GEM BU $94.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 13:50:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $94.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1990 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $86.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:12:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $95.70 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2008 1 American Silver Eagle NGC Gem Uncirculated $56.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 16:14:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $56.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 1 American Silver Eagle NGC Gem Unc Early Releases $54.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 16:05:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $54.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1991 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $82.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:14:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $91.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2008 NGC Gem Uncirculated American Silver Eagle EARLY RELEASE $76.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 8:24:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $76.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 WOW 2007 W Silver Eagle Brilliant EARLY RELEASES CHOICE GEM BU NGC MS 69 $59.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 5:41:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1992 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $82.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:15:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $91.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2010 SILVER EAGLE 1 OZT 999 SILVER COIN NGC MS 69 GEM BU EARLY RELEASES $53.75 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 18:49:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $53.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC BLAZING BU Silver Eagle NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED ASE Gem BU $49.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 16:37:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1999 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $89.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:37:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $99.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 NGC Gem Uncirc 2006 American Silver Eagle First Strike Label $64.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:54:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1997 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $94.95 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:42:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $104.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2007 NGC PF69 Eagle Proof Ultra Cameo EARLY RELEASE NGC 69 UC Blue Label Gem $82.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 13:22:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $82.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 NGC MS69 EARLY RELEASE 5 OZ SILVER America the Beautiful HOT SPRINGS GEM $349.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 16:37:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $349.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2 2006 NGC Gem First Strikes American Silver Eagles $90.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:00:25 PDT |
 2006 1 American Silver Eagle NGC Gem Uncirculated $56.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 16:11:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $56.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 America the Beautiful 5 Oz Silver NGC Gem Unc ER $1,695.00 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 12:28:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,695.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 EAGLE 1 GEM UNCIRCULATED NGC SILVER 1OZ $44.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 10:30:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2006 SILVER EAGLE NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED $62.44 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 13:33:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $62.44 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2001 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $81.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:30:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2006 EAGLE 1 SILVER FIRST STRIKES RED LABEL NGC UNCGEM $89.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 7:42:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $89.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC BLAZING BU Silver Eagle NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED ASE Gem BU $49.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 9:02:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2002 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $84.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:32:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $93.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2006 Australia Lunar silver 1 Dog NGC MS 70 GRADED PERFECT GEM RARE $285.00 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 18:49:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $285.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NGC Gem Uncirc 2006 American Silver Eagle First Strike Label $73.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:52:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $73.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2004 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $84.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:36:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $93.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Eagle 2006 NGC Gem Uncirculated first strike $59.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 17:30:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2005 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $82.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:38:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $91.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2006 1 American Silver Eagle NGC Gem Uncirculated First Strikes $56.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 15:03:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $56.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gem 2010 W Silver Eagle certified PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC $115.00 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 16:27:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $115.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $81.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:42:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1988 1 Dollar US 1oz Ounce Silver Gem American Eagle NGC Graded Certified MS69 $61.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 9:04:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $61.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 W SILVER EAGLE 1 OZT 999 SILVER COIN NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO GEM PROOF $123.75 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 18:49:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $123.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $81.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:43:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 NICE2008 W SILVER EAGLE NGC MS 70 BROWN LABEL PERFECT GEM BU WEST POINT $84.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 13:50:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $84.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1996 SILVER PANDA LARGE DATE 10 YUAN GEM UNCIRCULATED NGC MS68 $140.12 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 21:00:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $140.12 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2003 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $84.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:34:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $93.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1993 NGC MS69 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NEAR GEM $59.50 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:45:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $81.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:40:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 WOW 2006 Silver Eagle FIRST STRIKS Brilliant CHOICE GEM BU NGC MS 69 $59.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 14:19:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 W SILVER EAGLE 1 OZT 999 SILVER COIN NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO GEM PROOF $123.75 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 18:49:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $123.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 W NGC Uncirculated 1 Silver Eagle PF70 Gem 9993 Pure Silver $95.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:48:29 PDT |
 Gem 2006 W Silver Eagle certified MS69 Mint State 69 by NGC $79.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 16:38:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2006 NGC GEM FIRST STRIKE Silver American Eagle 1 999 Investment Bullion Coin $69.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 9:51:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $69.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER EAGLE DOLLAR 1 MS 70 25TH ANNIVERSARY NGC 1 OZ SILVER FLAWLESS GEM $129.95 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 14:31:49 PDT |
 2010 NGC YOSEMITE MS67 ER 5 OZ SILVER America the Beautiful EARLY RELEASE GEM $286.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 16:37:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $286.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 SILVER PROOF EAGLE NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO GRADED VIRTUALLY PERFECT GEM BEAUTY $81.95 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 20:16:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.50 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1990 SILVER PANDA 10 YUAN GEM UNCIRCULATED NGC MS68 LARGE DATE $185.25 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 23:28:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $185.25 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 MOUNT HOOD NGC MS68 EARLY RELEASE 5OZ SILVER America the Beautiful GEM 68 $307.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 15:03:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $307.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2012W SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE 1 TROY OZ NGC MS70 FIRST RELEASE GEM BLUE LABEL $0.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 8:10:55 PDT |
 1992 1994 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69 GEM BU B3841 $257.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:17:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $257.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2001 2003 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69 GEM BU B3842 $257.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:19:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $257.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2012W SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE 1 TROY OZ NGC MS70 FIRST RELEASE GEM BLUE LABEL $0.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 8:15:26 PDT |
 2006 American Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Gem BU First Strikes B7941L $77.88 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:55:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $77.88 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
The American Silver Eagle - Love At First Sight
It was a beautiful sunny day in the spring of 2007. Birds were announcing the coming of summer. Deer were foraging in the fields, looking to fatten back up after a long and cold winter. Friendly smells filled the air as fresh flowers were opening up to the warm and inviting sun. Where was I? I was fumbling through an old, dusty and very dimly lit antique shop, looking for that "sleeper". That prized little possession sometime long ago forgotten. That little gem, covered in soot, begging for a polishing and reuniting with light. Something small and special that someone somewhere would love again. I would snatch it up, take it home, breathe life into it once more, and find a new "rightful" owner. I had been interested in coins since childhood, always fascinated by their luster and intricate designs. Silver coins really held a place in my heart as I always appreciated the underdog of a precious metal. I had no idea who I was about to meet.
I turned a corner, my eyes finally adjusting to the low level of cheap lighting in this quaint little shop. I stopped in my tracks and stood in awe. Replacing the dimness and bleakness of this dismal, relic and junk-filled abode, was this light. Not just any light you see, but a white, blinding, crystal clear glow that illuminated its surroundings as a firefly does in the dark woods of night when looking for an opposing sex to alleviate its loneliness.
She was beautiful! Her robe, long and flowing, while the emblem of my homeland waived behind her. The sun gently rose in the distance to announce a new day and fresh ideas. She pointed the way, giving direction to a brighter and wealthier future. Her silver tone glistened, reflecting the small surrounding light and yet giving off so much more of her own as an amplifier. I was in love!
"If you need any assistance sir, let me know", came this voice from the distance. I barely heard it. Without being able to speak, I raised my arm and with an outstretched finger, pointed to this silver maiden I had yet to take my eyes off of. A figure appeared through the dusty light as I heard the sound of keys jingling. He fumbled for the correct key, being an antique himself, and slowly, much to my growing impatience, found the correct one and opened the showcase.
"What would you like to see?" He asked me.
"That beauty right there" I spoke.
He reached in, following my gaze, and touched her. My heart hurt for a moment, not wanting anyone to "dirty" her or pollute her with their vileness or lack of knowledge or grace. Realizing she was in a tough, protective shell, I calmed, and waited.
He placed her in my hand. My heart leapt. I had never seen such beauty, nor held it so close. I gazed upon her for what seemed to be a lifetime. She bore a sign, "In God We Trust", reminding me of my roots and whom my homeland really had to thank for such pleasures and accomplishments. She reflected even more so now any light she could gather from a distance. I turned her around. Her back was just as beautiful. This terrific, heraldic eagle with wings spread, holding a shield and banner of its own, showing true power and strength and independence. The name of my homeland rose above this eagle, telling me the true birth of this beautiful maiden. Below were the words that finalized my decision. They were as follows… "1 OZ. FINE SILVER". I was speechless!
"All set sir?" came the old and familiar voice from the distance once more.
"I'll take her home with me", I spoke.
It took me 21 years to discover her, but sometimes we must be patient and wait to find true beauty. Since then I have brought many more of her kind home with me, not to "replace" her, but to give her more company.
Sounds crazy huh? That's the story of my first American Silver Eagle. Not only has she become the most sought after and most desired silver coin of the world, she has become my favorite as well. Her value, while more than doubling already since I have owned her, has become almost priceless to me.
Care to meet her? You can view her and even pick up one of your own at www.TheEagleEmpire.net . Even if you don't want or need to take one home for yourself, at least gaze upon her for a brief moment. I'll bet you too will be "hooked"!
About the Author
As owner and proprietor of The Eagle Empire, Michael Hohensee has a definite passion for the gold and silver coin and bullion market and a great deal of expertise in the matter. An avid collector and investor for many years, he takes great pleasure in helping to educate newcomers in the field and listen to and share ideas with other "seasoned" enthusiasts.
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