. . . I want a -Denver- minted Silver Eagle Set, think there will ever be one?

Some time ago I inquired about having the 2012(S)coin added to the MS Eagles competative set, the response from the Staff (I think) was overkill, by adding a whole new set that includes ALL the variation labels. Now the the ASE MS Set includes the 2011(S) but not the 2012(S), the other includes both 2011/12(W) and (S) coins.

Though I agree that the -(S)Struck at San Francisco Mint- coin, though just another bullion coin, can be considered a variation from the pack, having actuaslly been minted at S.F., the same does not hold true for the (W) version. It's a West Point bullion coin, the same as the other bullion coins, the only difference is that one Label says 2011 or 2012 Silver Eagle, and the other label includes a -(W)Struck at West Point- on its label, both produced at the same time, from the same Mint, maybe even from the same box!

Since I don't believe that the (W) label defines it as a Variety Coin different from the standard Bullion Label, I Don't believe this Label should have any distinction from the regular label in the Competative Sets! To me its like having a slot for the plain Brown label, and ERs or West Point Label for the same coin. However, a silver eagle from the Denver Mint would be interesting- that hasn't been done yet.

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