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{{/presale}}The U.S. Mint’s American Gold Eagle coin series reached its 30th year in 2016. This series includes a variety of gold coins in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), Proof, and Burnished finishes. Since 2011, the fractional-ounce sizes have been offered only in BU and Proof versions. Among these, the 1/4 oz coin is often produced in lower quantities. The 2016-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin is now available for online purchase from BGASC.
Highlights:
The 2016-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin is presented in an elegant case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Proof coins are distinguished by their frosted details and mirrored backgrounds. The 30th anniversary in 2016 boosted demand for Proof Gold Eagles, with the mintage of the 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle rising from 15,775 in 2015 to 22,828 in 2016.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2016-W Proof American Gold Eagle Coin showcases Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty, depicted with flowing hair, holding a torch and an olive branch, along with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “2016.”
Reverse
The reverse of the 2016-W 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle Coin features a male Bald Eagle carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female eagle and hatchlings wait. This design is complemented by the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “1/4 OZ FINE GOLD – 10 DOLLARS,” and the West Point Mint’s “W” mark.
History
The American Gold Eagle’s design has its roots in the Double Eagle gold piece, produced from 1907 to 1933. This coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt to beautify American coinage. Saint-Gaudens’ creation was a high-relief coin that remains one of the most celebrated designs. The U.S. Mint began the American Gold Eagle series in 1986, offering coins that appeal to both investors and collectors.
Ordering
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