Two coins in this style sold on recently for more than $1,000 each. The “u” on the normal 2008 reverse has a spur on the right side of the letter, but the “u” on the 2007 reverse doesn’t have a spur or downstroke. You can spot the difference in the lettering. Mint released 47,000 uncirculated 2008-W American Eagle silver coins struck with the older reverse dies used in 2007, says numismatic magazine Coin World.
Some of those dollars, however, were a little different from the standard variety, with enhanced eagle tail feathers on the reverse.ĭIY site The Spruce Crafts says only about 60 to 70 of these coins have emerged since, but they can sell for between $5,000 to $25,000 depending on grade. Mint promoted its new “Golden Dollar” by tucking a 2000 Lincoln cent into 10 million boxes of Cheerios - 5,500 of which also contained the Sacagawea dollar.
Back in early 2000, you might have found this rare coin in a box of your favorite cereal.