1997-W PCGS PR-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Proof Coin

1997-W PCGS PR-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Proof Coin

Gold Eagles are 22-karat gold coins embodying American core values. They feature the iconic design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, originally seen on the 1907 $20 Double Eagle, and a powerful reverse design by Miley Busiek showcasing the Bald Eagle.

These coins, in particular, are proof versions meticulously struck by the U.S. Mint at the West Point facility and distinguished by the “W” mint mark.

Today, SD Bullion offers 1997-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle Proof Coins, sealed and certified by PCGS as PR-70 samples.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 coin by PCGS;

• Proof coin;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Issued by the West Point Mint and bears the “W” mint mark;

• Contains 1 oz of actual gold content;

• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;

• Holds a USD 50 face value and legal tender status;

• The obverse portrays Lady Liberty;

• The reverse displays a family of Bald Eagles.

The Design

The obverse depicts Lady Liberty striding forward carrying a torch and an olive branch, representing the national progress toward peace and enlightenment. 

It also contains the Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY,” and the coin’s mintage year.

The reverse features a family of Bald Eagles, in which a female eagle cherishes her hatchling under her wing while the male perches on their nest. 

The design also features engravings describing weight, metal content, and face value, which read “1 OZ. FINE GOLD—50 DOLLARS,” the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

The “W” mint mark is also present. 

A PCGS PR-70 Coin

PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service operates independently of sovereign mints. It evaluates and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, a grading system from 1 to 70.

PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

Buy 1997-W PCGS PR-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Proof Coins at SD Bullion

Experience the satisfaction of owning a Graded US Gold Eagle.

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