2008-W 1/10 oz Burnished Platinum Eagle $10 (Cap Only)

The 2008-W 1/10 oz Burnished Platinum Eagle is the smallest and rarest fractional issue in the U.S. Mint's burnished platinum series. Struck at the West Point Mint and bearing the "W" mintmark, this coin features a burnished uncirculated finish with a soft satin sheen. It is composed of .9995 fine platinum and comes in the original U.S. Mint capsule, making it a coveted final-year key date.

Collector Insight:

As the last fractional platinum Eagle ever released in burnished format, the 2008-W 1/10 oz issue is a key rarity in modern U.S. platinum coinage. Its low mintage, historical significance, and manageable size make it an excellent piece for collectors and investors alike.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $10 USD - Legal tender
• Contains 1/10 troy oz of .9995 fine platinum
• Features the burnished satin finish exclusive to this series
• West Point "W" mintmark
• Obverse: Statue of Liberty by John Mercanti
• Reverse: Muse representing the Judicial Branch - scales of justice and eagle
• Comes in original U.S. Mint capsule (no box or COA)